Grand Prairie, TX: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 69/100
5 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Grand Prairie: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Public water data for Grand Prairie, TX reveals a split picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by service area and the city's grade reflects that variability.
How Grand Prairie Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Grand Prairie Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 19 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 39% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,040 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.72.
Who Supplies Your Water in Grand Prairie
Residential addresses in Grand Prairie, TX are served by 3 primary water providers out of 4 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Grand Prairie, Texas (population ~197,667), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 1,972,556 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Grand Prairie: C (69/100)
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
Grand Prairie water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 15 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75052 | C | 19 | 1 | City of Grand Prairie |
| 75054 | C | 19 | 1 | City of Grand Prairie |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75050 | B | City of Grand Prairie | 201,843 |
| 75051 | B | City of Grand Prairie | 201,843 |
All ZIP Codes in Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Grand Prairie
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
Two regulatory milestones define plumbing-era risk in residential housing: 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines, and 1986, when lead solder was banned from new copper plumbing. A median build year of 1989 places Grand Prairie in the middle zone between those thresholds - with a meaningful share of housing predating both cutoffs. The distribution shown above breaks out those eras explicitly, clarifying where concentrated risk sits across the residential inventory.
Most homes in Grand Prairie were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Grand Prairie Homeowners
In Grand Prairie, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Grand Prairie are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,260–$3,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 24% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Grand Prairie
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.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 39% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Grand Prairie.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Grand Prairie
Historical NFIP data for Grand Prairie contains 347 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $26,010. 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>$2,040</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.
What You Can Do in Grand Prairie
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead and Copper Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Grand Prairie's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 39% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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