Alice, TX: 62 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Alice Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 62 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.93 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Alice
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Alice, TX - out of 3 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Alice, Texas, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 27,281 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 31 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Alice water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 26 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 26 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78332 | — | 62 | 31 | City of Alice |
All ZIP Codes in Alice
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 Alice
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 Alice Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Alice Homeowners
Viewed from a financial planning lens, Alice sits in the high remediation-share tier - the equity impact of addressing documented issues is material, and deliberate preparation is more than a convenience here.
At 2.4% of home value, remediation costs in Alice represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $1,400–$4,100. Home values here are 57% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Alice
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.
Lead risk in Alice appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Alice
Historical NFIP data for Alice contains 153 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,710. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$2,300</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
Detailed analysis for Alice, TX