Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX2400006 · 411 people served · 1 ZIP code
Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 411 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $39,250 and an estimated 108 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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?
Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation'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 2% of homes in Webb 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2400006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 411 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78371 in Oilton.
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
- 78371 — Oilton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation (TX2400006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation serve?
Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 411 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Oilton Rural Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.