Public water system · TX2140018
ActiveCity of Rio Grande City
Community water system in Starr County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,912
Service connections
7,337
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-07-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2046 | No | Archived |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2047 | No | Archived |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2043 | No | Archived |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2031 | No | Archived |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2044 | No | Archived |
| 2020-01-01 | 03 | 2041 | No | Archived |
City of Rio Grande City: frequently asked questions
Is City of Rio Grande City's water safe to drink?
City of Rio Grande City is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Rio Grande City?
City of Rio Grande City (PWSID TX2140018) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Rio Grande City serve?
City of Rio Grande City reports serving 18,912 people through 7,337 service connections in Starr County, Texas.
Where does City of Rio Grande City get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Starr County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Roma | Starr | 19,464 | Community | Surface water |
| City of La Grulla | Starr | 9,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Rio WSC | Starr | 6,939 | Community | Surface water |
| Union WSC | Starr | 5,793 | Community | Surface water |
| Falcon Rural WSC | Starr | 3,600 | Community | Surface water |
| El Tanque WSC | Starr | 3,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |