Nacogdoches, TX: 5 Health Violations — 87/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Nacogdoches, TX serve households with few reported safety events.
How Nacogdoches Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Nacogdoches, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Nacogdoches's 5 ZIP codes.
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 12 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 water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Nacogdoches, Texas, covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 57,449 people.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Nacogdoches: A (87/100)
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
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 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 30 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75961 | B | 16 | 1 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75962 | A | 16 | 1 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75963 | A | 16 | 1 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75964 | A | 16 | 1 | City of Nacogdoches |
| 75965 | B | 16 | 1 | City of Nacogdoches |
All ZIP Codes in Nacogdoches
- 75961 [B] — 16 violations ⚠
- 75962 [A] — 16 violations ⚠
- 75963 [A] — 16 violations ⚠
- 75964 [A] — 16 violations ⚠
- 75965 [B] — 16 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
Updated daily.
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: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Nacogdoches's flood exposure sits in the moderate range: 235 NFIP claims on record and 80% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated flood zones. Residents with private wells or older infrastructure have reasonable grounds to factor flood timing into their water quality awareness.
Nacogdoches has a moderate flood history with 235 FEMA claims averaging $11,440 per payout. 80% 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>$1,380</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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