CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 22

Elm Mott, TX: 22 Health Violations - Home Safety 75/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Elm Mott: B.

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Elm Mott, TX: a top-two-band grade.

How Elm Mott Compares

Elm Mott75/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 75
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Elm Mott Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 49 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 66% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.61.

Water Systems Serving Elm Mott

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Elm Mott, TX.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elm Mott, Texas (population ~2,958), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 18,661 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. 22 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Elm Mott: 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

Elm Mott water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Arsenic Inorganic 42 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 14 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 14 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 12 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 8 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
76640 B 49 22 Chalk Bluff Water Supply Corporation

All ZIP Codes in Elm Mott

  • 76640 [B] - 49 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Elm Mott

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 12.5% ↑
Mental Health 18.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Elm Mott

Arsenic 42 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L
Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk
Lead and Copper Rule 14 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Public Notice Rule 14 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Elm Mott's Housing Stock?

1972
Median Build Year
66%
Built Before 1986
43%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Elm Mott's housing; median build year 1972.

1972
Median Year Built
66%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
43%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (43%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (34%)

Over half of homes in Elm Mott were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Elm Mott: Remediation Cost in Perspective

This section sets two area figures side by side for Elm Mott: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$178,300
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Estimated remediation costs in Elm Mott can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 22% below the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Elm Mott

66%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Elm Mott

3
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$12,658
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Elm Mott contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,658. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $1,100 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 Elm Mott, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Elm Mott, TX?
Elm Mott has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 49 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Elm Mott?
EPA records list 49 EPA violations, including 22 health-based violations for Elm Mott water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Elm Mott compare to Texas average?
Elm Mott has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Elm Mott?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Elm Mott. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,958 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Elm Mott?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Elm Mott: $1,100; modeled range $600 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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