Nico Tyme Water Coop
EPA ID: TX0150486 · 96 people served · 1 ZIP code
Nico Tyme Water Coop carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 96 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nico Tyme Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nico Tyme Water Coop serves a community with a median household income of $54,445 and an estimated 9,959 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nico Tyme Water Coop'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.
About 1% of homes in Bexar County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Nico Tyme Water Coop (EPA ID: TX0150486) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 96 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78112 in Elmendorf.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 78112 — Elmendorf
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nico Tyme Water Coop (TX0150486) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nico Tyme Water Coop water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Nico Tyme Water Coop has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Nico Tyme Water Coop serve?
Nico Tyme Water Coop serves approximately 96 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Nico Tyme Water Coop get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.