Round Rock, TX - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Round Rock Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 46 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.005 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,767 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.49.
Water Systems Serving Round Rock
Multiple utilities divide Round Rock, TX's water service - 3 leading providers among 13 on the federal register.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Round Rock, Texas (population ~184,890), covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 487,230 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 6 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Round Rock water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0050 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 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): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78681 | — | 26 | 3 | City of Round Rock |
| 78664 | — | 17 | 8 | City of Round Rock |
| 78665 | — | 9 | 1 | City of Round Rock |
All ZIP Codes in Round Rock
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 Round Rock
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 Round Rock
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Round Rock: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Round Rock, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small - not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Round Rock are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,167–$2,533 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 92% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Round Rock
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.
Lead risk in Round Rock appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Round Rock
Historical NFIP data for Round Rock contains 312 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,164. 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>$1,767</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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