Elmendorf, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Elmendorf: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Elmendorf's tap water quality puts it in TX's upper tier - health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Elmendorf Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Elmendorf Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 334 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0016 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 21% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.76.
Water Systems Serving Elmendorf
Elmendorf, TX draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 4 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elmendorf, Texas (population ~9,959), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 2,648,928 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Elmendorf: 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
Elmendorf water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0016 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 | 220 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 130 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 32 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 12 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78112 | B | 334 | 1 | San Antonio Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Elmendorf
- 78112 [B] - 334 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.
CDC Health Data for Elmendorf
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Elmendorf
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Elmendorf's Housing Stock?
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
Elmendorf has a newer housing profile - median build year 1992, placing most homes after the 1986 lead-solder ban.
Most homes in Elmendorf 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.
Elmendorf: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Elmendorf property values, the remediation share falls in the moderate tier - an indicator that the household financial perspective here calls for advance planning rather than dismissal, with most homeowners positioned to address documented issues through deliberate budgeting rather than needing to treat remediation as a significant equity event or financial emergency.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Elmendorf. The estimated $1,250–$3,200 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 47% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Elmendorf
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.
Pre-rule stock in Elmendorf accounts for 21% of the inventory - a modest fraction - and citywide samples land safely beneath the federal action mark.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Elmendorf
Historical NFIP data for Elmendorf contains 6 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $19,688. 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 <strong>$2,000</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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