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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Riviera Wcid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Riviera Wcid compares to EPA limits
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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
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
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.
- 78363 - Kingsville
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Riviera Wcid (TX): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1370007/
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What You Can Do
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