Water System Report TX

City of San Saba

EPA ID: TX2060001 · 3,151 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of San Saba (TX2060001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of San Saba sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,151 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,151
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of San Saba Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,563
Median Household Income
4,527
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of San Saba serves a community with a median household income of $52,563 and an estimated 4,527 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

City of San Saba'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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11 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 San Saba (EPA ID: TX2060001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,151 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76877 in San Saba.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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: 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 San Saba (TX2060001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of San Saba water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of San Saba in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of San Saba serve?

City of San Saba serves approximately 3,151 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of San Saba get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of San Saba meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of San Saba serve?
City of San Saba serves approximately 3,151 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of San Saba's water source?
City of San Saba draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of San Saba's service area?
The City of San Saba service area has a median household income of $52,563. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of San Saba get its water?
City of San Saba'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of San Saba Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2060001/
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