Water System Report TX

East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City

EPA ID: TX0310031 · 1,953 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City has supplied tap water to 1,953 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,953
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,850
Median Household Income
30,399
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City serves a community with a median household income of $62,850 and an estimated 30,399 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cameron County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City (EPA ID: TX0310031) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,953 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City (TX0310031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City serve?

East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City serves approximately 1,953 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
678
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,953
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City serve?
East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City serves approximately 1,953 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City's water source?
East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City's service area?
The East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City service area has a median household income of $62,850. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City get its water?
East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation Arroyo City's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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