Flat, TX: 1 Health Violation — 87/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Flat, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above TX's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Flat Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Flat Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.81.
Who Supplies Your Water in Flat
Federal records track 1 water system in Flat, TX, and a single provider handles the dominant share of residential connections while carrying primary responsibility for EPA compliance.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Flat, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 180 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Flat: A (87/100)
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
Flat water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Flat
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76526 | A | 5 | 1 | Flat Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Flat
- 76526 [A] — 5 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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Flat
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
Top Contaminants in Flat Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Flat, TX