Pasadena, TX: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 72/100
8 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pasadena: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Pasadena and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for TX shows above-average performance - violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How Pasadena Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Pasadena, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Pasadena's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Pasadena Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0044 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 58% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.98.
Pasadena's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Pasadena, TX - 8 systems appear in federal records.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Pasadena, Texas (population ~145,290), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 3,315,382 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 8 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pasadena: B (72/100)
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
Pasadena water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0044 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | 6 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 6 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 3 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77502 | B | 5 | 1 | City of Pasadena |
| 77505 | B | 5 | 1 | City of Pasadena |
| 77507 | — | 5 | 0 | City of La Porte |
| 77504 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Pasadena |
| 77503 | B | 3 | 0 | City of Pasadena |
| 77506 | B | 3 | 0 | City of Pasadena |
All ZIP Codes in Pasadena
- 77501
- 77502 [B] - 5 violations ⚠
- 77503 [B] - 3 violations
- 77504 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 77505 [B] - 5 violations ⚠
- 77506 [B] - 3 violations
- 77507 - 5 violations
- 77508
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.
Pasadena 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 Pasadena's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Pasadena Infrastructure Age
With 58% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Pasadena's median build year of 1979 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature - not a rare legacy - of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Pasadena 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 Pasadena
The equity-to-remediation ratio in Pasadena is moderate - worth planning for but within reach for most property owners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Pasadena. The estimated $1,400–$2,938 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 28% below the Texas average.
Pasadena: 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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 58% of the Pasadena inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Pasadena: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Pasadena contains 6,810 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $36,353. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 38% 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>$2,100</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 Pasadena, TX