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Fort Hood, TX: 1 Violation - Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fort Hood: A.

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

In the dataset behind this page, Fort Hood, TX receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Fort Hood Compares

Fort Hood100/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$500
Est. Remediation

Fort Hood Water: The Quick Version

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.81.

Water Systems Serving Fort Hood

The 3 largest of 3 systems connected with Fort Hood, TX are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Hood, Texas (population ~26,896), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 238,365 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Hood: A (100/100)

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

Fort Hood water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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 Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
76544 A 1 0 Us Army South Fort Cavazos

All ZIP Codes in Fort Hood

  • 76544 [A] - 1 violation

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Fort Hood

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.9%
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 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 12.6% ↑
Mental Health 18.9% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Fort Hood

Lead and Copper Rule 2 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 Fort Hood's Housing Stock?

1973
Median Build Year
70%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 70% 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

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Fort Hood, where the median build year is 1973.

1973
Median Year Built
70%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (58%) Post-1986 (30%)

Over half of homes in Fort Hood were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Hood

70%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Fort Hood, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Fort Hood, TX?
Fort Hood has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (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. 1 violation appears 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 Fort Hood?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Fort Hood water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Fort Hood water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Fort Hood is 0.001 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 Fort Hood compare to Texas average?
Fort Hood has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Fort Hood?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Fort Hood. The related population figure in our data is approximately 26,896 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort Hood?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Fort Hood: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fort Hood, TX: 1 Violation - Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/tx/fort-hood/
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Page version: October 2026.

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