Water System Report TX

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1050122 · 738 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation, 738 residents served.

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

738
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$379K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,417
Median Household Income
125,041
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
11%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $110,417 and an estimated 125,041 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hays 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

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% 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. 1 exceeds 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 PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
PFAS Treatment $533
Total Estimated Cost $2,133

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 $2,133 (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

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1050122) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 738 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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 Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation (TX1050122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation serve?

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 738 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
248
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 738
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?
Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation serve?
Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 738 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $110,417. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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