When: September 1, 2022 – December 8, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – November 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF RIO VISTA
Is CITY OF RIO VISTA water safe to drink?
CITY OF RIO VISTA water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 21 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF RIO VISTA detected?
21 contaminants were tested in CITY OF RIO VISTA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF RIO VISTA have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF RIO VISTA has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF RIO VISTA serve?
CITY OF RIO VISTA serves approximately 1,040 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF RIO VISTA provide?
CITY OF RIO VISTA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1260022.
How does CITY OF RIO VISTA compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF RIO VISTA scores 64/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.