Zavala County Wcid 1
EPA ID: TX2540003 · 2,043 people served · 1 ZIP code
Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Zavala County Wcid 1 accumulated 1 violation — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 2,043 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Zavala County Wcid 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Zavala County Wcid 1 serves a community with a median household income of $42,270 and an estimated 1,166 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?
Zavala County Wcid 1'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 Zavala 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
Detected Contaminants
How Zavala County Wcid 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
Zavala County Wcid 1 (EPA ID: TX2540003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,043 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78872 in La Pryor.
Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78872 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 78872 — La Pryor
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Zavala County Wcid 1 (TX2540003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zavala County Wcid 1 water safe to drink?
Zavala County Wcid 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Zavala County Wcid 1 serve?
Zavala County Wcid 1 serves approximately 2,043 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Zavala County Wcid 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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