Eagle Pass, TX: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 97/100
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Eagle Pass: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Within Eagle Pass, TX, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.
How Eagle Pass Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Eagle Pass Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0006 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.38.
Eagle Pass's Water Providers
Service in Eagle Pass, TX can differ by address: 2 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 2 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Eagle Pass, Texas, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 56,933 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Eagle Pass: A (97/100)
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
Eagle Pass water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0006 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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78852 | A | 8 | 1 | City of Eagle Pass |
All ZIP Codes in Eagle Pass
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.
Eagle Pass Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Eagle Pass's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Eagle Pass
Because the median home value in Eagle Pass is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.
Estimated remediation costs in Eagle Pass can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 34% below the Texas average.
Eagle Pass: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Eagle Pass do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Eagle Pass: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Eagle Pass contains 160 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $39,444. 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 $800 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Eagle Pass, TX