Humble, TX: 10 Health Violations - Home Safety 84/100
4 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Humble: B.
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Based on current monitoring, Humble holds an above-average drinking water safety record for TX - violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Humble Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Humble Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 38 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0053 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,375 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.98.
Humble's Water Providers
Structurally, Humble, TX's water supply is divided. Federal data identifies 12 water systems in the area, with 3 providers serving the bulk of residential connections. These utilities operate independently, meaning rate-setting authority and EPA compliance accountability are distributed rather than centralized.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Humble, Texas (population ~181,805), covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 3,077,863 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Humble: B (84/100)
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
Humble water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0053 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 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): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 3 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 9 | 2 |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 9 | 2 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 9 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77396 | B | 27 | 7 | Harris County Municipal Utility District 400 - West |
| 77346 | A | 19 | 8 | Trail of the Lakes Municipal Utility District |
| 77338 | A | 9 | 3 | Harris County Municipal Utility District 26 |
All ZIP Codes in Humble
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.
Humble Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Humble's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Humble Infrastructure Age
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
A post-1986 majority in Humble's housing inventory - median build year 2002 - generally signals lower aggregate plumbing-era lead risk.
Most homes in Humble 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Humble
How does remediation fit within the broader financial picture for Humble homeowners? The equity share is moderate - large enough that treating it as a real planning consideration makes sense, and manageable enough that most homeowners have a clear path to addressing documented water and safety issues when they approach the commitment with deliberate advance budgeting rather than as an unplanned expense.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Humble. The estimated $1,625–$3,675 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 3% above the Texas average.
Humble: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Whenever aggregate samples pass the federal action benchmark and pre-rule housing - 26% in Humble - represents a smaller fraction, lead occupies a lower priority on the local picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Humble: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Humble contains 3,200 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $78,128. 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 <strong>$2,375</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.
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