Water System Report TX

Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant

EPA ID: TX0460172 · 32,973 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant reported no EPA violations for its service population of 32,973.

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

32,973
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$470K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2023) to 23 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$122,143
Median Household Income
101,079
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant serves a community with a median household income of $122,143 and an estimated 101,079 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Comal 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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. 23 detections recorded. 10 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

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Seguin
32,736 people
0 violations
City of Greenville
33,354 people
A 2 violations
0 violations
City of Weatherford
32,209 people
A 16 violations
City of Fulshear
34,000 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,680
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $360
Total Estimated Cost $2,640

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 $2,640 (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

Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant (EPA ID: TX0460172) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 32,973 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant (TX0460172) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant serve?

Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant serves approximately 32,973 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
899
Detections
7
Latest sample
7/23/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 12.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 12.5 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 6.4 ppt
PFOS 5.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
5,580
Unknown Material
7,337
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.
Population served: 32,973
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?
Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant serve?
Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant serves approximately 32,973 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant's water source?
Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant's service area?
The Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant service area has a median household income of $122,143. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant get its water?
Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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