Rockwall, TX: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 87/100
2 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Rockwall: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Residents of Rockwall generally live with tap water that beats the TX safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Rockwall Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Rockwall Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 41 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0063 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 19% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.88.
Water Systems Serving Rockwall
With 3 utilities splitting service in Rockwall, TX, water accountability is distributed across 9 systems on the federal record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Rockwall, Texas (population ~79,681), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 167,537 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rockwall: A (87/100)
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
Rockwall water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0063 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 11 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75087 | B | 38 | 3 | City of Rockwall |
| 75032 | A | 24 | 1 | City of Rockwall |
All ZIP Codes in Rockwall
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 Rockwall
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 Rockwall
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Rockwall'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
Housing age matters for water quality because lead solder was widely used in plumbing until the 1986 federal ban. Rockwall's median build year of 2006 suggests a majority of homes were constructed under the newer standard - a meaningful factor when assessing household-level lead risk from tap water.
Most homes in Rockwall 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.
Rockwall: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Equity impact data for Rockwall lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Rockwall are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,250–$3,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 102% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Rockwall
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.
Locally, Rockwall's indicators line up: aggregate readings pass under the regulatory benchmark and the pre-rule housing footprint at 19% keeps lead in a background position.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Rockwall
Historical NFIP data for Rockwall contains 55 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,737. 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>$2,000</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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