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Public water system · TX2140018

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City 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

PWSIDTX2140018
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served18,912
Service connections7,337
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyTX state drinking water program
City served
StateTexas
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-07-01727000NoUnaddressed
2023-07-01430300YesResolved
2023-07-01727000NoResolved
2023-07-01440300YesResolved
2020-10-01525000NoResolved
2020-07-01717000NoResolved
2020-01-01032046NoArchived
2020-01-01032047NoArchived
2020-01-01032043NoArchived
2020-01-01032031NoArchived
2020-01-01032044NoArchived
2020-01-01032041NoArchived

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.

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City of RomaStarr19,464CommunitySurface water
City of La GrullaStarr9,500CommunitySurface water
Rio WSCStarr6,939CommunitySurface water
Union WSCStarr5,793CommunitySurface water
Falcon Rural WSCStarr3,600CommunitySurface water
El Tanque WSCStarr3,000CommunityPurchased surface water