Flower Mound, TX: 19 Violations - Home Safety 76/100
3 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Flower Mound: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Flower Mound, TX: a top-two-band grade.
How Flower Mound Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Flower Mound Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 19 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 16% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.56.
Water Systems Serving Flower Mound
Service in Flower Mound, TX can differ by address: 6 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Flower Mound, Texas (population ~75,327), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 308,346 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Flower Mound: B (76/100)
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
Flower Mound water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 13 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 7 | 2 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75022 | B | 18 | 0 | Town of Flower Mound |
| 75028 | B | 11 | 0 | Town of Flower Mound |
All ZIP Codes in Flower Mound
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 Flower Mound
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Flower Mound
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Flower Mound'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
For Flower Mound, the median build year stands at 1993; the figures below show the share of homes from each era.
Most homes in Flower Mound 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.
Flower Mound: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, Flower Mound remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Flower Mound can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 171% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Flower Mound
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.
Roughly 16% of homes in Flower Mound were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Flower Mound
Historical NFIP data for Flower Mound contains 49 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $29,064. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $500 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 Flower Mound, TX