CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 15

New Caney, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 75/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Caney: B.

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New Caney, TX: a top-two-band grade.

How New Caney Compares

New Caney75/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 75
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$219K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About New Caney Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 474 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.012 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 31% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.46.

Who Supplies Your Water in New Caney

When a city is linked to 5 water systems, as New Caney, TX is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Caney, Texas (population ~34,770), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 3,072,897 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. 15 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New Caney: B (75/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

New Caney water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0120 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 204 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 36 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 36 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 28 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 26 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
77357 B 474 15 New Caney Municipal Utility District

All ZIP Codes in New Caney

  • 77357 [B] - 474 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in New Caney

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 11.4% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in New Caney Water

Public Notice Rule 204 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 36 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 36 violations
Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in New Caney

1992
Median Build Year
31%
Built Before 1986
6%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Check your utility's service line inventory as well as your home's build year; in New Caney, where the median build year is 1992, both pieces help.

1992
Median Year Built
31%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
6%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (69%)

Most homes in New Caney were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for New Caney Homeowners

Relative to home values, New Caney remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$218,800
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in New Caney can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 4% below the Texas average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Caney

31%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.012
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Children's drinking water is worth testing in New Caney: the ZIP-code average of systems' 90th-percentile readings for lead is no lower than ten parts per billion, and 31% of dwellings are pre-1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Caney

1,622
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$54,754
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Caney contains 1,622 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $54,754. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $600 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Caney, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Caney, TX?
New Caney has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 474 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving New Caney?
EPA records list 474 EPA violations, including 15 health-based violations for New Caney water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does New Caney water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of New Caney is 0.012 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does New Caney compare to Texas average?
New Caney has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Caney?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in New Caney. The related population figure in our data is approximately 34,770 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Caney?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New Caney: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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