Henderson, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Henderson Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 162 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0137 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.02.
Who Supplies Your Water in Henderson
Federal records list 7 water systems tied to Henderson, TX. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Henderson, Texas, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 26,966 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 41 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Henderson water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0137 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 74 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 44 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 43 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 41 | 2 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 24 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75652 | — | 122 | 15 | City of Henderson |
| 75654 | — | 97 | 31 | City of Henderson |
All ZIP Codes in Henderson
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 Henderson
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Henderson Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Henderson
With 67% 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
Median construction year in Henderson: 1973, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Henderson 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Henderson Homeowners
Relative to home values, Henderson remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Henderson can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 11% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Henderson
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.
Children's drinking water is worth testing in Henderson: the ZIP-code average of systems' 90th-percentile readings for lead is no lower than ten parts per billion, and 67% of dwellings are pre-1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Henderson
Historical NFIP data for Henderson contains 49 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,886. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $1,100 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.
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