Conroe, TX: 20 Health Violations - Home Safety 78/100
8 ZIP codes · 28 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Conroe: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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Although water quality varies across any metro, Conroe's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for TX - and documented violations are few.
How Conroe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Conroe, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Conroe's 7 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Conroe Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 191 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 25% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,875 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.46.
Conroe's Water Providers
Residential water service in Conroe, TX is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 28 systems on file with federal regulators.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Conroe, Texas, covering 28 community water systems serving approximately 193,955 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 8 ZIP codes.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Conroe: B (78/100)
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
Conroe water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 7 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 50 | 7 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 49 | 7 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 34 | 7 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 32 | 7 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 27 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77302 | B | 56 | 8 | City of Conroe |
| 77303 | B | 54 | 5 | City of Conroe |
| 77306 | B | 44 | 6 | Town of Cut and Shoot |
| 77384 | B | 19 | 1 | City of Conroe |
| 77385 | B | 19 | 2 | Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 |
| 77304 | B | 17 | 1 | City of Conroe |
| 77301 | B | 14 | 2 | City of Conroe |
All ZIP Codes in Conroe
- 77301 [B] - 14 violations ⚠
- 77302 [B] - 56 violations ⚠
- 77303 [B] - 54 violations ⚠
- 77304 [B] - 17 violations ⚠
- 77305
- 77306 [B] - 44 violations ⚠
- 77384 [B] - 19 violations ⚠
- 77385 [B] - 19 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.
Conroe Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Conroe's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Conroe Infrastructure Age
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
The year 1986 marks a critical threshold in residential plumbing safety: that's when the federal government banned lead solder from new construction, closing a major pathway for lead entering household drinking water via pipe joints. Conroe's median build year of 2000 signals that most of the city's housing was built under the newer standard. The distribution above tells the full story - the post-1986 majority lowers aggregate risk, but the pre-1986 share still deserves scrutiny from anyone living in or purchasing an older home.
Most homes in Conroe 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Conroe
Placing remediation in the context of Conroe's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Conroe are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,263–$2,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 8% above the Texas average.
Conroe: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Despite citywide averages reading cleanly under the federal action threshold, the way utilities pull samples - from a representative subset rather than door-to-door - leaves room for individual buildings with older interior lines to behave differently than the aggregate suggests. With only 25% of Conroe stock predating the solder rule, that residual subset is small but real, and a draw-test kit gives the only direct read on what comes out of one faucet on a given morning.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Conroe: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Conroe contains 4,185 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $58,087. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$1,875</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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