Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin
EPA ID: TX2310027 · 0 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin — the supplier serving 0 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
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 3 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin serves a community with a median household income of $71,647 and an estimated 1,299 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin'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.
About 0% of homes in Upton County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin (EPA ID: TX2310027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 0 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79778 in Rankin.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 79778 — Rankin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin (TX2310027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin serve?
Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin serves approximately 0 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.