Laredo, TX: 19 Health Violations - Home Safety 87/100
8 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Laredo: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Based on current monitoring, Laredo holds an above-average drinking water safety record for TX - violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Laredo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Laredo, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Laredo's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Laredo Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 28 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.4 - above typical levels.
Laredo's Water Providers
Multiple utilities divide Laredo, TX's water service - 2 leading providers among 2 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Laredo, Texas, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 266,762 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 8 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Laredo: A (87/100)
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
Laredo water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 30 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 24 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 13 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78046 | A | 28 | 19 | City of Laredo |
| 78040 | A | 10 | 3 | City of Laredo |
| 78041 | A | 10 | 3 | City of Laredo |
| 78043 | A | 10 | 3 | City of Laredo |
| 78045 | A | 10 | 3 | City of Laredo |
All ZIP Codes in Laredo
- 78040 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 78041 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 78042
- 78043 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 78044
- 78045 [A] - 10 violations ⚠
- 78046 [A] - 28 violations ⚠
- 78049
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.
Laredo 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 Laredo's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Laredo 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
When trying to understand water quality at the household level, the year a home was built often matters more than any city-wide water report. That's because the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing, and the earlier phase-out of lead pipes before 1970, created sharp discontinuities in residential plumbing risk by construction era. Laredo's median build year of 1997 puts the city in the transition zone: a substantial share of the housing stock postdates the solder ban, but a comparable fraction predates it - with the oldest homes carrying both the solder risk and the pipe risk simultaneously. Whether any individual household sits on the safer or riskier side of these thresholds is the key question, and it's one the city-wide median alone can't answer.
Most homes in Laredo 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 Laredo
Viewed from a financial planning lens, Laredo sits in the moderate remediation-share tier - the equity impact of addressing documented issues is real, and deliberate preparation separates smooth outcomes from disruptive ones for most homeowners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Laredo. The estimated $1,363–$3,938 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 5% below the Texas average.
Laredo: 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.
Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 35% of Laredo stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Laredo: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Laredo contains 268 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $36,064. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 71% 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>$2,200</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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