Rain River Estates
EPA ID: TX0840267 · 100 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Rain River Estates — the supplier serving 100 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rain River Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rain River Estates serves a community with a median household income of $89,884 and an estimated 19,603 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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?
Rain River Estates's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Galveston County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Rain River Estates (EPA ID: TX0840267) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rain River Estates (TX0840267) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rain River Estates water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Rain River Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Rain River Estates serve?
Rain River Estates serves approximately 100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Rain River Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.