Historical Compliance Records TX 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Riverside Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX2360010 ยท 6,246 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riverside Special Utility District (TX2360010): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Riverside Special Utility District's record shows 16 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 6,246 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 85
Avg Safety Score
6,246
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riverside Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$59,432
Median Household Income
39,030
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riverside Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $59,432 and an estimated 39,030 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Riverside Special Utility District'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Riverside Special Utility District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
City of Everman
6,279 people
6 violations
A 3 violations
11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $367
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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 $9,500

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
$12,415
10 years
$24,830
20 years
$49,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,267 (one-time) vs. $24,830 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

Riverside Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX2360010) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,246 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (85/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 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
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 20, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
December 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 22, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Riverside Special Utility District (TX2360010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside Special Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Riverside Special Utility District; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Riverside Special Utility District serve?

Riverside Special Utility District serves approximately 6,246 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Riverside Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
2
Latest sample
5/20/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 6.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 6.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Riverside Special Utility District safe to drink?
Riverside Special Utility District earns a A safety grade with 16 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Riverside Special Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Riverside Special Utility District serve?
Riverside Special Utility District serves approximately 6,246 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Riverside Special Utility District's water source?
Riverside Special Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riverside Special Utility District's service area?
The Riverside Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $59,432. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riverside Special Utility District get its water?
Riverside Special Utility District'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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Riverside Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX2360010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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