CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Falls City, TX: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 94/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Falls City: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Falls City, TX scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Falls City Compares

Falls City94/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 94
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$229K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Falls City Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.44.

Water Systems Serving Falls City

Counting every public water system linked to Falls City, TX in federal data gives 5. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Falls City, Texas (population ~3,258), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 25,974 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Falls City: A (94/100)

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

Falls City water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 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

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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 6 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
78113 A 11 3 Sunko Water Supply Corporation

All ZIP Codes in Falls City

  • 78113 [A] - 11 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Falls City

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17%
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 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 15.4% ↑
Mental Health 17% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Falls City

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

How Old Is Falls City's Housing Stock?

1982
Median Build Year
48%
Built Before 1986
23%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 48% 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

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Falls City records a median build year of 1982, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1982
Median Year Built
48%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
23%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (23%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Falls City were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Falls City: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Falls City: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$228,800
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Estimated remediation costs in Falls City 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 0% above the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Falls City

48%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Falls City

8
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$20,213
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Falls City contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,213. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 Falls City, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Falls City, TX?
Falls City has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 (Grade A) 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. 11 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 Falls City?
EPA records list 11 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Falls City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Falls City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Falls City is 0.0014 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Falls City compare to Texas average?
Falls City has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Falls City?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Falls City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,258 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Falls City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Falls City: $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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