CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 15

Grulla, TX: 59 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$52K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Grulla Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 59 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0008 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.62.

Water Systems Serving Grulla

3 systems shown for Grulla, TX, from 3 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Grulla, Texas (population ~1,456), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 69,089 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. 15 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Grulla water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0008 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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 32 1
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 20 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 18 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 14 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 12 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
78548 — 59 15 City of La Grulla

All ZIP Codes in Grulla

  • 78548 - 59 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Grulla

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
20%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.5%
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 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 20% ↑
Mental Health 19.5% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Grulla

Public Notice Rule 32 violations
Reporting
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 20 violations
Treatment Technique
Lead and Copper Rule 18 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 Grulla's Housing Stock?

1986
Median Build Year
55%
Built Before 1986
19%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 55% 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

Renovation history matters as much as age: in Grulla, with a median build year of 1986, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1986
Median Year Built
55%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
19%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (19%) 1970–1986 (36%) Post-1986 (45%)

Over half of homes in Grulla 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.

Grulla: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Neither the low nor the elevated band applies to Grulla; its estimated remediation cost sits between those two cutoffs relative to home prices.

Median Home Value
$52,300
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Grulla can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 77% below the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Grulla

55%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0008
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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Grulla

7
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$12,653
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Grulla contains 7 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,653. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $600 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Grulla?
EPA records list 59 EPA violations, including 15 health-based violations for Grulla water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Grulla water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Grulla is 0.0008 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 many water systems serve Grulla?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Grulla. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,456 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Grulla?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Grulla: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Grulla, TX: 59 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/tx/grulla/
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Page version: October 2026.

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