Nacogdoches, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Nacogdoches Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 80 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 53% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,380 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.11 - above typical levels.
Nacogdoches's Water Providers
Water supply in Nacogdoches, TX follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 9 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Nacogdoches, Texas, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 57,449 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Nacogdoches water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 58 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 45 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 28 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75964 | — | 57 | 3 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75965 | — | 43 | 5 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75961 | — | 41 | 3 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75962 | — | 8 | 0 | City of Nacogdoches |
All ZIP Codes in Nacogdoches
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.
Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Nacogdoches Infrastructure Age
With 53% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
While newer cities carry lower aggregate plumbing risk from lead-era construction, Nacogdoches sits firmly in the older category. The median build year of 1985 indicates that more than half the housing stock was built before 1986, when lead solder was still legally used in residential copper plumbing - and a substantial portion likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines. These two thresholds together define the elevated plumbing risk environment that older housing cities carry, independent of what the municipal water supply delivers to the meter.
Over half of homes in Nacogdoches were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Nacogdoches
While Nacogdoches homeowners face a manageable path to remediation, the equity share sits in the moderate tier - a signal that proactive budgeting matters more here than in lower-ratio markets.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Nacogdoches. The estimated $870–$2,180 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 42% below the Texas average.
Nacogdoches: 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.
Locally, 53% of Nacogdoches homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Nacogdoches: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Nacogdoches contains 235 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,654. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$1,380</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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