Melvin, TX: 91 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Melvin Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 91 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0223 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $5,520 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.65.
Who Supplies Your Water in Melvin
Only a single entry appears in the water system list for Melvin, TX; federal records tie 1 to the area.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Melvin, Texas (population ~251), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,987 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 70 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Melvin water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0223 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 48 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 32 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76858 | — | 91 | 70 | Millersview Doole Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Melvin
- 76858 - 91 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.
Health Outcomes in Melvin
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
Top Contaminants in Melvin Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Melvin
With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Melvin were built before 1986; the median build year is 1940.
Over half of homes in Melvin were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Melvin Homeowners
Of the low, moderate and elevated tiers on this page, Melvin falls in the elevated one - its remediation estimate tops 2% of median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Melvin equal about 6.6% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $3,580–$8,060. Home values here are 63% below the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Melvin
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.
With pre-1986 construction at 82% and area lead results averaging over 0.015 mg/L, testing tap water is a priority step for Melvin families with children.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
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