Paint Rock, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Paint Rock Water: The Quick Version
- 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: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,260 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.86.
Water Systems Serving Paint Rock
Just one provider appears in the list below for Paint Rock, TX, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Paint Rock, Texas (population ~918), 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
Paint Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76866 | — | 91 | 70 | Millersview Doole Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Paint Rock
- 76866 - 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.
CDC Health Data for Paint Rock
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Paint Rock
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Paint Rock's Housing Stock?
With 61% 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
Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. Paint Rock's median build year is 1973, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.
Over half of homes in Paint Rock 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.
Paint Rock: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Elevated tier for Paint Rock: remediation above 2% of home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Paint Rock equal about 3.6% 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 $2,740–$6,380. Home values here are 48% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Paint Rock
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 61% and area lead results averaging over 0.015 mg/L, testing tap water is a priority step for Paint Rock 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Paint Rock
Historical NFIP data for Paint Rock contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $26,345.
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 $4,260 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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