Boerne, TX: 22 Health Violations — 71/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Boerne records above-average water quality outcomes for TX; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Boerne Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Boerne Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 110 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 17% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,350 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.88.
Water Systems Serving Boerne
Multiple utilities divide Boerne, TX's water service — 3 leading providers among 9 on the federal register.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Boerne, Texas (population ~65,748), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 2,145,474 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 22 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Boerne: B (71/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Boerne water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 42 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 27 | 2 |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 18 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78006 | C | 55 | 11 | City of Boerne |
| 78015 | B | 55 | 11 | City of Boerne |
All ZIP Codes in Boerne
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Boerne
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Boerne
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Boerne's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Copper plumbing joined with lead solder was standard practice through the mid-1980s — a design choice that federal regulators prohibited in 1986. Boerne's residential inventory, centered around a median build year of 2005, is weighted toward the post-prohibition era. That context is relevant because the primary plumbing risk in older homes comes not from the municipal water supply but from what happens as water moves through lead-jointed pipes inside the structure — an exposure pathway that newer homes mostly avoid.
Most homes in Boerne were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Boerne: Remediation Cost in Perspective
At current valuations, Boerne sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Boerne are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,450–$4,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 120% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Boerne
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Confirming what flows from a specific faucet still requires a one-home draw, even where Boerne averages stay clean and the pre-rule housing share holds at 17%.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Boerne
130 FEMA flood insurance claims are on file for Boerne, and 100% of local ZIP codes fall within federally designated flood zones — enough to put flood exposure on the planning radar, though short of the concentrated-risk threshold where treatment-system vulnerability becomes a primary consideration.
Boerne has a moderate flood history with 130 FEMA claims averaging $10,273 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,350</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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