Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno
EPA ID: TX2530003 · 1,254 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring records confirm Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,254 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
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 1 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno serves a community with a median household income of $35,763 and an estimated 13,085 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno'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 3% of homes in Zapata 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
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
Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno (EPA ID: TX2530003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,254 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78076 in Zapata.
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
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ZIP Codes Served
- 78076 — Zapata
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno (TX2530003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno serve?
Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno serves approximately 1,254 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Zapata County San Ygnacio and Ramireno get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.