Rhome, TX Water Safety: 88/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Rhome's tap water quality puts it in TX's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Rhome Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Rhome Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 20% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 12.83 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Rhome
Throughout Rhome, TX, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 5 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rhome, Texas (population ~10,200), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 961,256 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Rhome — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rhome: A (88/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Rhome water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Rhome
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76078 | A | City of Rhome | 1,690 |
All ZIP Codes in Rhome
- 76078 [A]
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Rhome
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
How Old Is Rhome's Housing Stock?
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
Post-1986 construction is where the lower lead-solder risk lives, because that's when the federal ban on lead solder in plumbing took effect. In Rhome, where the median build year is 2009, the housing stock falls broadly on the newer side of that threshold — a distribution that moderates aggregate plumbing-era risk compared to older housing markets.
Most homes in Rhome 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.
Protecting Children from Lead in Rhome
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.
Since the federal solder ban took effect, new plumbing has been built without that pathway, and Rhome's pre-rule stock at 20% reflects a contained footprint.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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