Ricardo Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX1370006 · 3,396 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Ricardo Water Supply Corporation's current EPA file includes 5 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,396 residents across its service territory.
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 14 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ricardo Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Ricardo Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $64,746 and an estimated 67,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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?
Ricardo Water Supply Corporation'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.
About 3% of homes in Brooks County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ricardo Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Combined Radium at 8 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 5 pCi/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Ricardo Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1370006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,396 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 3, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 3, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 8 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ricardo Water Supply Corporation (TX1370006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricardo Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Ricardo Water Supply Corporation has recorded 10 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Ricardo Water Supply Corporation serve?
Ricardo Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 3,396 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Ricardo Water Supply Corporation 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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