Historical Compliance Records TX 13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Riviera Wcid

EPA ID: TX1370007 ยท 729 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riviera Wcid (TX1370007): 13 past health-based violations, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Riviera Wcid encountered 23 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 729 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

729
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riviera Wcid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,867
Median Household Income
28,820
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riviera Wcid serves a community with a median household income of $56,867 and an estimated 28,820 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Riviera Wcid'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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Riviera Wcid compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 4 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.

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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Dodd City
729 people
8 violations
5 violations
City of New Deal
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,795

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,565
10 years
$23,130
20 years
$46,260

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $23,130 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

Riviera Wcid (EPA ID: TX1370007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 729 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78363 in Kingsville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
October 19, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 19, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 3, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 3, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
August 16, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Combined Radium Radionuclides 9 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 4 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 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 โ†’

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 Riviera Wcid (TX1370007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riviera Wcid water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Riviera Wcid; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Riviera Wcid serve?

Riviera Wcid serves approximately 729 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Riviera Wcid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Riviera Wcid's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Gross Alpha. 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 Riviera Wcid serve?
Riviera Wcid serves approximately 729 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Riviera Wcid's water source?
Riviera Wcid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riviera Wcid's service area?
The Riviera Wcid service area has a median household income of $56,867. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riviera Wcid get its water?
Riviera Wcid'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.). Riviera Wcid (TX): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1370007/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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