Where Converse water comes from
The City of Converse operates its own wells, named Bob Grubb, Gibbs Sprawl Rd and N Cimarron 2. They pump from the Edwards Aquifer, and the city also takes supply from Canyon Regional Water Authority (CRWA). The city uses both its own wells and CRWA supply, so the tap water you get is a blend of those sources.
For plumbing, the useful point is that treatment, filters and softeners work best when matched to what is actually in your supply. The 2025 water quality report lists chlorine residual averaging 1.12 ppm for the city, which is a disinfectant measure and not a hardness measure. No hardness figure appears in the 2025 reports we have seen, and we will not guess one.
So the first step is simple. Test your tap, and ask your utility for its annual water quality report. If you are shopping for treatment, learn what the report says about your supply before you buy. Our page on water softener and filtration explains how a plumber matches equipment to a test result.
Converse, a railroad-era town
Converse was named for Major Converse of the Southern Pacific, who bought the tract in 1877. The post office opened in 1878. The town's population was 11,508 in 2000, 18,198 in 2010 and 27,466 in 2020.
Growth like that is a reminder that every house has its own history. We do not know the age of your house, so ask the plumber about it. If a plumber asks when your house was built, it is because the answer shapes where to look.
City Hall is at 406 S. Seguin. For a water pressure or main problem in the street, call the water utility named on your bill. Inside the meter, the plumber is.
Dispatch for Converse runs around the clock from our Cibolo base address. The line is answered every night, weekend and holiday. We do not promise an arrival time, and same-day appointments are offered when available.
Water heaters and mineral sediment
Tank water heaters collect sediment at the bottom over time, and the amount depends on the water they heat. Sediment makes a popping or rumbling sound, cuts efficiency and can overheat the tank bottom. General trade knowledge puts the life of a tank heater at roughly 8 to 12 years, and flushing the tank is a normal part of its upkeep.
Because Converse blends Edwards wells with CRWA water, we cannot say how much sediment a given heater will see. A flush and a look at the anode rod tell the plumber more than any city-wide guess. If your heater leaks from the tank itself, flushing will not help, and replacement is the honest answer.
A leak from the drain valve, a failed relief valve or a dead heating element is a different story, and a water heater repair can fix those without replacing the tank. The plumber checks which one it is and tells you the price before anything is done.
Water line breaks and low pressure
The line between the street meter and your house is yours to maintain on the house side. When it fails, you may see a wet patch in the yard, a meter that keeps running with everything off, or pressure that drops across the house. Find the main valve and close it to stop the water, then call.
A water line repair can mean spot repair of a small section or replacement of a longer run. The plumber locates the break first, and the price depends on length and access. If the problem is in the street, the utility handles it.
Drains and sewer backups
Not every Converse call is about supply water. A gurgling toilet, a slow kitchen sink or a tub that fills when the washer drains points to a clog. A plumber can clear it with a cable or jet, and our guide to clearing a clogged drain describes how the pipe is opened and tested. If every drain in the house backs up together, treat it as urgent and call.
| Water question | Where the answer comes from |
|---|---|
| How much chlorine is in my supply? | The 2025 water quality report from your utility |
| Is my water hard? | A hardness test of your own tap, since none appears in the 2025 reports we have seen |
| Is my heater full of sediment? | A tank flush and a look by the plumber |
| Is the problem on my side of the meter? | The meter check and the plumber's inspection |
Water heater or water line trouble?
Call the 24/7 line and a licensed plumber is sent to your Converse address with a clear price before work starts.
Before the plumber arrives
Stop the supply
Close the main water valve at the meter or house. For a water heater leak, close the cold inlet valve on top of the heater.
Turn off the heater
For an electric heater, flip its breaker off. For gas, turn the control to pilot or off. If you smell gas, leave the building first, then call 911 and the gas utility from a safe distance. Do not touch the heater.
Check the meter
With all fixtures off, see whether the meter dial still moves, then tell the dispatcher.
Clear the area
Move belongings away from the heater, the pipe or the wet floor.
ZIP coverage in Converse
ZIP 78109 is the Converse ZIP we cover. If you are near a border with a neighboring city, give the dispatcher the street address and the nearest cross street, and they confirm the town before sending anyone.
Code, tests and nearby towns
The City of Cibolo enforces the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) inside Cibolo. In Converse, permit rules vary, so ask the city before a repair that opens walls or floors. Texas licenses plumbers through TSBPE, and you can check a license on the board's online search. Neighbors in Universal City and Schertz are served by the same line.
Converse, TX on the map
The map shows where Converse sits, which is why a Cibolo-based dispatch covers the town.
Questions about plumbing in Converse
Yes. The 24/7 line is answered every day, and a licensed plumber is dispatched to Converse addresses. We do not promise an arrival time. Same-day appointments are offered when available, and you hear the price before work starts.
ZIP 78109 is the Converse ZIP we cover. If you are near the edge of town, the dispatcher confirms the address by street.
We do not know. None appears in the 2025 reports we have seen, so test your tap and ask your utility for its annual report. If you decide on treatment, see water softener and filtration.
The city runs its own wells, Bob Grubb, Gibbs Sprawl Rd and N Cimarron 2, pumping from the Edwards Aquifer, and it also receives CRWA supply.
Often sediment on the tank bottom, though the cause varies. A flush may help, and a plumber can tell you whether a water heater repair or replacement makes more sense.