City of Ropesville
EPA ID: TX1100004 · 434 people served · 1 ZIP code
City of Ropesville's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 434 residents year after year.
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 2 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Ropesville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Ropesville serves a community with a median household income of $88,017 and an estimated 1,458 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?
City of Ropesville'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 2% of homes in Hockley 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 80th 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
City of Ropesville (EPA ID: TX1100004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 434 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79358 in Ropesville.
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 79358 — Ropesville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Ropesville (TX1100004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Ropesville water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Ropesville has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Ropesville serve?
City of Ropesville serves approximately 434 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Ropesville get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.