Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Rio Vista

EPA ID: TX1260022 ยท 1,040 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Rio Vista (TX1260022): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, City of Rio Vista shows 2 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,040 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,040
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$123K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Rio Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,313
Median Household Income
4,193
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Rio Vista serves a community with a median household income of $56,313 and an estimated 4,193 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Rio Vista'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Rio Vista compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

City of Rio Vista (EPA ID: TX1260022) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,040 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76093 in Rio Vista.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 16, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 6 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 City of Rio Vista (TX1260022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Rio Vista water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Rio Vista serve?

City of Rio Vista serves approximately 1,040 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Rio Vista get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Rio Vista's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Rio Vista serve?
City of Rio Vista serves approximately 1,040 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Rio Vista's water source?
City of Rio Vista draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Rio Vista's service area?
The City of Rio Vista service area has a median household income of $56,313. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Rio Vista get its water?
City of Rio Vista'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Rio Vista (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1260022/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Rio Vista (EPA ID: TX1260022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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