New Braunfels, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
New Braunfels Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 196 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,425 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.92.
Water Systems Serving New Braunfels
7 water systems are tracked federally in New Braunfels, TX. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in New Braunfels, Texas (population ~136,170), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 263,663 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 66 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
New Braunfels water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 110 | 1 |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other | 110 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 51 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 10 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78132 | — | 191 | 63 | New Braunfels Utilities |
| 78130 | — | 13 | 3 | New Braunfels Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in New Braunfels
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 New Braunfels
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 New Braunfels
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
New Braunfels: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In New Braunfels, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in New Braunfels are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,625–$3,825 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 150% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in New Braunfels
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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
Historical NFIP data for New Braunfels contains 1,119 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $59,921. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$2,425</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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