Water System Report TX

City of Cibolo

EPA ID: TX0940018 · 20,331 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, City of Cibolo has stayed completely violation-free for its 20,331 residents.

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

A · 85
Avg Safety Score
20,331
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0047 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 8 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Cibolo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$90,000
Median Household Income
149,712
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Cibolo serves a community with a median household income of $90,000 and an estimated 149,712 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Cibolo'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
28th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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. 9 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

B 31 violations
City of Seagoville
20,156 people
A 5 violations
City of Universal City
20,119 people
A 0 violations
City of Taylor
20,622 people
A 0 violations
City of Crowley
19,935 people
A 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,650
PFAS Treatment $525
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,325

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 $2,325 (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

City of Cibolo (EPA ID: TX0940018) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 20,331 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (85/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
78108 0.0047 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cibolo (TX0940018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Cibolo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Cibolo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Cibolo serve?

City of Cibolo serves approximately 20,331 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Cibolo get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(210) 658-9900
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from CITY OF CIBOLO Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: CITY OF CIBOLO Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from CITY OF CIBOLO Consumer Confidence Report:
TCEQ completed a Source Water Susceptibility for all drinking water systems that own their sources. This report describes the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with the drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. The system(s) from which we purchase our water received the assessment report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system contact the Operations Manager Adam Telfer for CRWA. Phone Number: (830) 609-5043

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Drilling wastesMetal refineriesFertilizer useSewageUrban runoffSeptic tanks

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from CITY OF CIBOLO Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
12/22/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.4 ppt

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 replacement plan from CITY OF CIBOLO Consumer Confidence Report:
The City of Cibolo has developed and completed a service line inventory. To access the inventory, please visit 108 Cibolo Dr., Cibolo, TX, 78108 and/or contact Chris Hubbard, Utilities Superintendent at phone number: (210) 429-4582 or by email: [email protected].

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
6,930
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.
Population served: 20,331
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

Is water from City of Cibolo safe to drink?
City of Cibolo earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Cibolo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Cibolo serve?
City of Cibolo serves approximately 20,331 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Cibolo's water source?
City of Cibolo draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Cibolo's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0047 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Cibolo's service area?
The City of Cibolo service area has a median household income of $90,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Cibolo get its water?
City of Cibolo'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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