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 in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,730 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.08 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Abilene
Residential addresses in Abilene, TX are served by 3 primary water providers out of 11 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 10 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 129 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 54 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 21 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 16 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Abilene is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1972 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.
Over half of homes in Abilene were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. 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
In Abilene, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Abilene are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$2,630 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 20% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Abilene
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Practically, the structural drivers in Abilene - 55% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.
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 <strong>$1,730</strong> 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.
Deep Dive Reports
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