CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 48

San Diego, TX: 81 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$59K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (1.0% of home value)

San Diego Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 81 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 68% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.93.

Water Systems Serving San Diego

The 3 largest of 4 systems connected with San Diego, TX are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in San Diego, Texas (population ~5,656), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 30,268 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. 48 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

San Diego water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 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
Arsenic Inorganic 62 1
Combined Uranium Radionuclides 34 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 30 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 10 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 8 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
78384 — 81 48 San Diego Municipal Utility District 1

All ZIP Codes in San Diego

  • 78384 - 81 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for San Diego

9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
18%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9% ↓
Diabetes 18% ↑
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in San Diego

Arsenic 62 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L
Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk
Combined Uranium 34 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.03 mg/L
Public Notice Rule 30 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is San Diego's Housing Stock?

1974
Median Build Year
68%
Built Before 1986
39%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 68% 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

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in San Diego, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1974 is only context.

1974
Median Year Built
68%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
39%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (39%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (32%)

Over half of homes in San Diego 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.

San Diego: Remediation Cost in Perspective

The cost-to-value ratio for San Diego is moderate by this page's scale.

Median Home Value
$59,400
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 1.0%

Estimated remediation costs in San Diego can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 74% below the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in San Diego

68%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.002
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for San Diego

7
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$7,530
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for San Diego contains 7 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,530. 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 $600 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving San Diego?
EPA records list 81 EPA violations, including 48 health-based violations for San Diego water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does San Diego water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of San Diego is 0.002 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve San Diego?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in San Diego. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,656 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in San Diego?
Estimated remediation cost per household in San Diego: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). San Diego, TX: 81 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/tx/san-diego/
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