Robert Lee, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Robert Lee Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 121 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: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $5,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.35.
Robert Lee's Water Providers
Service in Robert Lee, TX can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Robert Lee, Texas (population ~1,706), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 5,294 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. 88 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Robert Lee 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 | 82 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 42 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76945 | — | 121 | 88 | Coke County Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Robert Lee
- 76945 - 121 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.
Robert Lee Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Robert Lee's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Robert Lee Infrastructure Age
With 75% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Robert Lee has a median build year of 1975; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Robert Lee 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Robert Lee
Two area figures drive this section for Robert Lee: the median home value and the estimated cost of remediation. The estimate is more than 2% of that value, which puts the city in the elevated tier; since both figures describe the area as a whole, the cost for an individual property may be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Robert Lee equal about 8.1% 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 $3,300–$7,500. Home values here are 72% below the Texas average.
Robert Lee: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Water systems report 90th-percentile lead results; averaged across Robert Lee ZIP codes, they come to more than 15 ppb, and 75% of homes predate 1986.
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.
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