For households in Amarillo, TX water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water Quality Map: Amarillo, TX

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 28 ZIP codes in Amarillo, Texas, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 236,165 people.

28 of 28 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 56 health-based violations documented.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Amarillo: B (76/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Amarillo water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 28 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Amarillo

• 79101 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79102 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79103 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79104 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79105 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79106 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79107 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79108 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79109 [C] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79110 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79111 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79114 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79116 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79117 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79118 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79119 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79120 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79121 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79124 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79159 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79166 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79168 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79172 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79174 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79178 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79185 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79187 [B] — 48 violations ⚠
• 79189 [B] — 48 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

Updated daily.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Amarillo Homeowners

The cost-to-value ratio in Amarillo is in the moderate range — neither dismissible nor alarming, but above the threshold where remediation can be treated as incidental. Most homeowners here are weighing a real equity commitment, and the moderate classification reflects that accurately.

Median Home Value

$153,400

Est. Remediation

$1,739

Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Amarillo. The estimated $832–$2,954 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 33% below the Texas average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Amarillo

0.001

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 Amarillo 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.

Flood & Climate Risk in Amarillo

Flood exposure in Amarillo is substantial — 635 NFIP claims on record and 64% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated zones. That volume of documented flood activity places water-quality implications of flooding firmly in the active-risk category rather than the hypothetical.

635

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$8,404

Avg Claim Payout

64%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~32

Est. Claims/Year

Amarillo has a significant flood history with 635 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $8,404 per claim. With 64% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,739</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.