Canutillo, TX: 28 Health Violations - Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Canutillo: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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How does Canutillo tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for TX - documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.
How Canutillo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Canutillo Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 85 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 33% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.83.
Water Systems Serving Canutillo
Federal records list 5 water systems tied to Canutillo, TX. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Canutillo, Texas (population ~12,289), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 753,763 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 28 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Canutillo: B (75/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Canutillo water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 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)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 50 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 34 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 34 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 24 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79835 | B | 85 | 28 | El Paso Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Canutillo
- 79835 [B] - 85 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.
CDC Health Data for Canutillo
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Canutillo
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Canutillo's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
A median build year of 1996 in Canutillo is characteristic of a mixed-era city where plumbing risk depends heavily on the specific property. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered copper joints; those from before 1970 face the added possibility of lead service lines. The percentages above capture how much of the residential stock falls into each risk era.
Most homes in Canutillo were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Canutillo: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because estimated remediation claims a substantial fraction of typical Canutillo property equity, the household financial perspective here requires serious advance planning - the cost-to-value ratio is in the elevated tier and warrants structured preparation.
At 2.2% of home value, remediation costs in Canutillo represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $1,500–$3,300. Home values here are 55% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Canutillo
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.
Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 33% of Canutillo stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Canutillo
Historical NFIP data for Canutillo contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $35,623. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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.
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