Cushing, TX: 62 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Cushing Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 62 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0032 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 59% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.11 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Cushing
3 independent water providers serve Cushing, TX - 5 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cushing, Texas (population ~2,114), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 13,328 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. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Cushing water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 38 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 16 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75760 | — | 62 | 8 | D & M Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Cushing
- 75760 - 62 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 Cushing
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 Cushing Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Cushing
With 59% 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
Because the majority of Cushing's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1988 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.
Over half of homes in Cushing 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 Cushing Homeowners
At current valuations, Cushing sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Cushing are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 39% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Cushing
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.
Routinely in Cushing, where 59% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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