Garland, TX: 3 Violations - Home Safety 91/100
9 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Garland: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Although water quality varies across any metro, Garland's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for TX - and documented violations are few.
How Garland Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Garland, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Garland score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Garland Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,933 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.84.
Who Supplies Your Water in Garland
3 independent water providers serve Garland, TX - 5 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Garland, Texas (population ~244,806), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 1,910,566 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 9 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 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 Garland: A (91/100)
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
Garland water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75043 | A | 3 | 0 | City of Garland |
| 75040 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Garland |
| 75041 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Garland |
| 75042 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Garland |
| 75044 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Garland |
All ZIP Codes in Garland
- 75040 [A] - 1 violation
- 75041 [A] - 1 violation
- 75042 [A] - 1 violation
- 75043 [A] - 3 violations
- 75044 [A] - 1 violation
- 75045
- 75046
- 75047
- 75049
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.
Health Outcomes in Garland
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 Garland Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Garland Homeowners
The household financial picture for Garland homeowners is proportionally favorable - addressing documented issues claims a small slice of equity, and the cost-to-value ratio puts this area well within the manageable tier.
Remediation costs in Garland are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,283–$2,950 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 7% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Garland
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Garland appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Garland
Historical NFIP data for Garland contains 465 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $27,269. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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 <strong>$1,933</strong> 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 Garland, TX