Scottsville, TX: 1 Violation — 85/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current monitoring, Scottsville holds an above-average drinking water safety record for TX — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Scottsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Scottsville Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.04 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Scottsville
Across most of Scottsville, TX, residential water comes from a single utility. That provider sets rates, manages infrastructure maintenance, and files compliance reports with the EPA on behalf of the households it serves. Federal tracking data shows 1 system on record, but one carries the bulk of the service load.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Scottsville, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 6,164 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Scottsville: A (85/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Scottsville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Scottsville
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75688 | A | 1 | 0 | Leigh Water Supply Corporation-rural |
All ZIP Codes in Scottsville
- 75688 [A] — 1 violation
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Scottsville
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
Top Contaminants in Scottsville Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Flood & Climate Risk in Scottsville
Flood activity in Scottsville is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 1-claim record and 100% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.
Scottsville has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $3,629 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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