Longview, TX: 9 Violations — 93/100 (2026)
9 ZIP codes · 24 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
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 Last verified: 2026-06-03
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 water safety grades across Longview.
Longview Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0022 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 24 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Longview, Texas (population ~108,803), covering 24 community water systems serving approximately 191,214 people region-wide.
9 of 9 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Longview: A (93/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Longview water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 9 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75601 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75602 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75603 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75604 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75605 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75606 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75607 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75608 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
| 75615 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Longview |
All ZIP Codes in Longview
- 75601 [A] — 1 violation
- 75602 [A] — 1 violation
- 75603 [A] — 1 violation
- 75604 [A] — 1 violation
- 75605 [A] — 1 violation
- 75606 [A] — 1 violation
- 75607 [A] — 1 violation
- 75608 [A] — 1 violation
- 75615 [A] — 1 violation
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
Updated daily.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Longview
185 FEMA flood insurance claims are on file for Longview, and 67% of local ZIP codes fall within federally designated flood zones — enough to put flood exposure on the planning radar, though short of the concentrated-risk threshold where treatment-system vulnerability becomes a primary consideration.
Longview has a moderate flood history with 185 FEMA claims averaging $14,796 per payout. 67% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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