Plano, TX: 4 Violations - Home Safety 100/100
9 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Plano: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Residents of Plano generally live with tap water that beats the TX safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Plano Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Plano, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Plano's 7 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Plano Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 31% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,367 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.3.
Plano's Water Providers
Residential water in Plano, TX is supplied by 3 separate utilities - not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 9 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Plano, Texas (population ~308,628), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 2,010,984 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 9 ZIP codes.
2 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (29%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Plano: A (100/100)
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
Plano water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 7 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): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75094 | A | 3 | 0 | City of Murphy |
| 75024 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Plano |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75023 | A | City of Plano | 292,059 |
| 75025 | A | City of Plano | 292,059 |
| 75074 | A | City of Plano | 292,059 |
| 75075 | A | City of Plano | 292,059 |
| 75093 | A | City of Plano | 292,059 |
All ZIP Codes in Plano
- 75023 [A]
- 75024 [A] - 1 violation
- 75025 [A]
- 75026
- 75074 [A]
- 75075 [A]
- 75086
- 75093 [A]
- 75094 [A] - 3 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.
Plano 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 Plano's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Plano Infrastructure Age
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
Plano's residential inventory spans multiple construction eras, with the median build year of 1994 landing in a zone where pre- and post-1986 homes are both well represented. That split matters because homes built before 1986 may contain lead-soldered copper joints - a plumbing practice banned that year - while those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line. Whether a specific household sits on the older or newer end of this distribution is the primary variable shaping its individual exposure risk.
Most homes in Plano were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Plano
In Plano, 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 Plano are relatively low compared to home values. The $878–$2,078 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 104% above the Texas average.
Plano: 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.
Although utility-side compliance with federal Lead and Copper requirements remains the system reference, that compliance does not extend down into interior plumbing. With 31% of Plano stock built before the solder ban and aggregate readings at or beyond the action mark, a household-level sample becomes the practical way to close that information gap.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Plano: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Plano contains 119 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,975. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 17% 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>$1,367</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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