Palestine, TX: 94 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Palestine Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 94 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0099 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,725 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.11 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Palestine
3 independent water providers serve Palestine, TX - 7 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Palestine, Texas, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 38,281 people. 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. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Palestine water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0099 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 45 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 45 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 39 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75803 | — | 83 | 12 | City of Palestine |
| 75801 | — | 58 | 8 | City of Palestine |
All ZIP Codes in Palestine
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 Palestine
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 Palestine
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Palestine: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Palestine, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Palestine are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,025–$3,175 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 13% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Palestine
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 Palestine appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (25% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead 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 Palestine
Historical NFIP data for Palestine contains 13 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,718. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$1,725</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Palestine, TX