Longview, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 89/100
9 ZIP codes · 14 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Longview: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water monitoring data for Longview shows a consistently clean picture in TX - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.63 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Longview
Throughout Longview, TX, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 14 total systems - independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
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- B
- B
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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 60 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 29 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 4 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 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). 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 Longview
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Longview: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Longview valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Longview are relatively low compared to home values. The $867–$1,917 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 17% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Longview
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 Longview 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 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 <strong>$1,300</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 Longview, TX