Killeen, TX: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 84/100
8 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Killeen: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Drinking water tracked for Killeen by TX authorities posts above-average scores - the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Killeen Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Killeen Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 17 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0051 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,638 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.81 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Killeen
Residential addresses in Killeen, TX are served by 3 primary water providers out of 7 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 8 ZIP codes in Killeen, Texas (population ~161,998), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 454,691 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 8 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Killeen: 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
Killeen water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0051 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76549 | B | 15 | 4 | City of Killeen |
| 76542 | B | 6 | 2 | City of Killeen |
| 76543 | B | 3 | 0 | City of Killeen |
| 76541 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Killeen |
All ZIP Codes in Killeen
- 76540
- 76541 [A] - 1 violation
- 76542 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 76543 [B] - 3 violations
- 76545
- 76546
- 76547
- 76549 [B] - 15 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Killeen
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Killeen
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Killeen: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality - that's the Killeen picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Killeen are relatively low compared to home values. The $988–$2,975 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Killeen
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.
Lead risk in Killeen appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Killeen
Historical NFIP data for Killeen contains 150 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,173. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% 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>$1,638</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Killeen, TX