City of Rhome
EPA ID: TX2490007 · 1,690 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Five clean years on EPA record — City of Rhome, 1,690 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Rhome Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The City of Rhome serves a community with a median household income of $98,517 and an estimated 14,923 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Rhome's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Wise 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
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
City of Rhome (EPA ID: TX2490007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,690 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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 $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
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 Rhome (TX2490007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Rhome water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Rhome has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Rhome serve?
City of Rhome serves approximately 1,690 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Rhome get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.