Longview, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 89/100
9 ZIP codes · 14 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Longview: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Looking at federal compliance records for Longview, TX: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Longview Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Longview, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Longview.
Longview Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 187 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $480 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.63.
Water Systems Serving Longview
Federal records list 14 water systems tied to Longview, TX. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Longview, Texas, covering 14 community water systems serving approximately 108,803 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 9 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 28 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Longview: A (89/100)
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
Longview water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 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
9 of 9 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 | 60 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 29 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 18 | 4 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75604 | B | 119 | 19 | City of Longview |
| 75605 | B | 44 | 3 | City of Longview |
| 75603 | B | 37 | 7 | Elderville Water Supply Corporation |
| 75601 | A | 5 | 1 | City of Longview |
| 75602 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Longview |
All ZIP Codes in Longview
- 75601 [A] - 5 violations ⚠
- 75602 [A] - 4 violations ⚠
- 75603 [B] - 37 violations ⚠
- 75604 [B] - 119 violations ⚠
- 75605 [B] - 44 violations ⚠
- 75606
- 75607
- 75608
- 75615
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 Longview
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Longview
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Longview: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Longview is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Longview can be compared with local home values. The $240–$1,140 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 17% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Longview
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.
Available area-level lead records for Longview do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 Longview
Historical NFIP data for Longview contains 185 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,296. 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 $480 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 Longview, TX