Abilene, TX: 110 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
10 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Abilene Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 110 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $850 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.08.
Who Supplies Your Water in Abilene
When a city is linked to 11 water systems, as Abilene, TX is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Abilene, Texas, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 135,187 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 10 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 49 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Abilene water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
10 of 10 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 129 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 54 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 21 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 16 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 15 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79601 | — | 80 | 41 | City of Abilene |
| 79602 | — | 79 | 47 | City of Abilene |
| 79606 | — | 36 | 9 | City of Abilene |
| 79603 | — | 19 | 2 | City of Abilene |
| 79605 | — | 3 | 1 | City of Abilene |
| 79699 | — | 3 | 1 | City of Abilene |
All ZIP Codes in Abilene
- 79601 - 80 violations ⚠
- 79602 - 79 violations ⚠
- 79603 - 19 violations ⚠
- 79604
- 79605 - 3 violations ⚠
- 79606 - 36 violations ⚠
- 79608
- 79697
- 79698
- 79699 - 3 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Abilene
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Abilene Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Abilene
With 55% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Abilene's housing; median build year 1972.
Over half of homes in Abilene were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Abilene Homeowners
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Abilene? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Abilene can be compared with local home values. The $506–$1,488 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 20% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Abilene
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Abilene
Historical NFIP data for Abilene contains 897 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,510. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 71% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $850 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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