Rowena, TX: 91 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Rowena Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 91 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0223 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 86% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.87 - above typical levels.
Rowena's Water Providers
Rowena, TX draws its water from one primary utility across 1 tracked system.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rowena, Texas (population ~498), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,987 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. 70 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Rowena water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 48 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 32 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76875 | — | 91 | 70 | Millersview Doole Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Rowena
- 76875 - 91 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.
Rowena 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 Rowena's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Rowena Infrastructure Age
With 86% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For residents trying to assess tap water risk in Rowena, the median build year of 1943 is the starting context. It signals that a majority of homes were constructed before 1986 - the year federal rules prohibited lead solder in new plumbing - and that a significant share likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still a common choice for residential service connections. Neither risk tier is rare in this housing inventory.
Over half of homes in Rowena were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. 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 Rowena
In Rowena, 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 Rowena are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 34% below the Texas average.
Rowena: 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.
Older interior plumbing dominates the Rowena inventory at 86%, and citywide utility samples have crossed the federal action mark. Two independent indicators align here, raising lead to a household-level priority - particularly for families with kids.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead 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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