Rowlett, TX: 3 Violations - Home Safety 91/100
3 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Rowlett: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Looking at federal compliance records for Rowlett, TX: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Rowlett Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Rowlett Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 26% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.84.
Water Systems Serving Rowlett
Counting every public water system linked to Rowlett, TX in federal data gives 5. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Rowlett, Texas (population ~62,528), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 420,414 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rowlett: A (91/100)
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
Rowlett water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75088 | A | 3 | 0 | City of Rowlett |
| 75089 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Rowlett |
All ZIP Codes in Rowlett
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 Rowlett
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Rowlett
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Rowlett'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
Whether your home in Rowlett was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 1994, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.
Most homes in Rowlett were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Rowlett: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Rowlett stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Rowlett can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 57% above the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Rowlett
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.
Averaged across Rowlett ZIP codes, the 90th-percentile lead results reported by water systems come to less than 10 parts per billion. That is an area summary rather than a reading from any home, and EPA's health goal for lead in drinking water is zero; about 26% of local housing predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Rowlett
Historical NFIP data for Rowlett contains 15 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,116. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rowlett, TX