Cypress, TX: Lead Above EPA Limits - Home Safety 79/100
3 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cypress: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (7 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
How does Cypress 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 Cypress Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Cypress Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 51 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0239 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 11% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.98.
Who Supplies Your Water in Cypress
Cypress, TX is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 10 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Cypress, Texas, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 208,149 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cypress: B (79/100)
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
Cypress water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0239 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 2 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 19 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 2 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77429 | B | 37 | 5 | Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 5 |
| 77433 | B | 15 | 2 | Harris County Municipal Utility District 165 |
All ZIP Codes in Cypress
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 Cypress
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 Cypress Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Cypress
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
Lead solder was federally prohibited in new plumbing in 1986. In Cypress, the median build year of 2013 puts a majority of homes in the lower-risk category for that specific contamination pathway - though the pre-1986 share shown above still carries real exposure potential at the individual household level.
Most homes in Cypress 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Cypress Homeowners
Given current Cypress valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Cypress are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,700–$4,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 68% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Cypress
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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 11% of the Cypress inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (33% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Cypress
Historical NFIP data for Cypress contains 3,219 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $89,200. 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>$2,600</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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