Elmo, TX Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
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: 2026-06-03
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.
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 recorded across any ZIP codes in Elmo — an excellent indicator of water quality.
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