CITY REPORT TX

Santa Elena, TX Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Santa Elena Water: The Quick Version

Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
CDC health risk index: 14.62 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Santa Elena, Texas, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 163 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Santa Elena.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Santa Elena
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

All ZIP Codes in Santa Elena

78591

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 Santa Elena

9.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

20%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

19.5%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.3% ↓

Diabetes 20% ↑

Mental Health 19.5% ↑

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

How Old Is Santa Elena's Housing Stock?

1998

Median Build Year

45%

Built Before 1986

18%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 45% 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

Over the decades, Santa Elena accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1998 places the midpoint of that stock near the 1986 threshold when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - leaving a sizable share of homes on each side of that safety line.

1998

Median Year Built

45%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

18%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (18%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (55%)

Most homes in Santa Elena 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Santa Elena

45%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 45% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Santa Elena.

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