Water System Report TX

Cielo Rio Ranch Water System

EPA ID: TX0100091 · 165 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Cielo Rio Ranch Water System's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 165 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

165
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$493K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 6 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cielo Rio Ranch Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$133,222
Median Household Income
65,748
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cielo Rio Ranch Water System serves a community with a median household income of $133,222 and an estimated 65,748 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cielo Rio Ranch Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Kendall 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

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 33% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Woodland Estates
165 people
0 violations
C 90 violations
City of La Ward
165 people
A 2 violations
B 10 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $550
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cielo Rio Ranch Water System (EPA ID: TX0100091) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 165 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cielo Rio Ranch Water System (TX0100091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cielo Rio Ranch Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cielo Rio Ranch Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cielo Rio Ranch Water System serve?

Cielo Rio Ranch Water System serves approximately 165 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Cielo Rio Ranch Water System 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
6
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 165
Reported to Texas

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cielo Rio Ranch Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cielo Rio Ranch Water System serve?
Cielo Rio Ranch Water System serves approximately 165 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cielo Rio Ranch Water System's water source?
Cielo Rio Ranch Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cielo Rio Ranch Water System's service area?
The Cielo Rio Ranch Water System service area has a median household income of $133,222. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cielo Rio Ranch Water System get its water?
Cielo Rio Ranch Water System'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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