Elmo, TX Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Elmo: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Looking at federal monitoring data for Elmo, TX: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare - recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.
How Elmo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Who Supplies Your Water in Elmo
Because residential water in Elmo, TX flows primarily through a single utility, infrastructure decisions, rate-setting, and EPA compliance are all managed within one organizational structure. Federal records show 1 system active in the area, but one provider dominates the service landscape for most homes and apartments.
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Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elmo, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,475 people.
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Elmo as of the latest reporting period.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Elmo: A (88/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Elmo water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Elmo
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75118 | A | Elmo Water Supply Corporation | 2,475 |
All ZIP Codes in Elmo
- 75118 [A]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Elmo
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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Elmo, TX