Grand Prairie, TX: 15 Health Violations — 82/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Grand Prairie tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within TX.
How Grand Prairie Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Grand Prairie, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Grand Prairie score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Grand Prairie Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 155 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 5 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.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Grand Prairie, Texas (population ~197,667), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 1,964,072 people region-wide.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Grand Prairie: B (82/100)
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
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 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 54 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 5 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 18 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75050 | B | 31 | 3 | City of Grand Prairie |
| 75051 | B | 31 | 3 | City of Grand Prairie |
| 75052 | B | 31 | 3 | City of Grand Prairie |
| 75053 | A | 31 | 3 | City of Grand Prairie |
| 75054 | A | 31 | 3 | City of Grand Prairie |
All ZIP Codes in Grand Prairie
- 75050 [B] — 31 violations ⚠
- 75051 [B] — 31 violations ⚠
- 75052 [B] — 31 violations ⚠
- 75053 [A] — 31 violations ⚠
- 75054 [A] — 31 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 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.
Flood & Climate Risk in Grand Prairie
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Grand Prairie accumulating 347 claims and carrying 60% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Grand Prairie has a moderate flood history with 347 FEMA claims averaging $19,493 per payout. 60% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,040</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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