Temple, TX: 6 Violations — 91/100 (2026)
6 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Temple shows a consistently clean picture in TX — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Temple Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Temple, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Temple.
Temple Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0045 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,925 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.81 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Temple
Throughout Temple, TX, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 12 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Temple, Texas, covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 93,254 people.
6 of 6 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Temple: A (91/100)
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
Temple water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0045 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76501 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
| 76502 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
| 76503 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
| 76504 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
| 76505 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
| 76508 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Temple |
All ZIP Codes in Temple
- 76501 [A] — 1 violation
- 76502 [B] — 1 violation
- 76503 [A] — 1 violation
- 76504 [A] — 1 violation
- 76505 [A] — 1 violation
- 76508 [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.
CDC Health Data for Temple
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Temple
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Temple: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Property value and cost data for Temple produce a moderate remediation-share classification — a level where advance financial planning has real practical value and the commitment is realistic for most homeowners who approach it deliberately.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Temple. The estimated $1,275–$2,775 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 29% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Temple
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.
Lead risk in Temple appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Temple
The NFIP claim record for Temple — 99 filed incidents — reflects genuine, recurring flood exposure rather than an isolated event or two. When a community accumulates flood claims at this volume and carries 67% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated zones, flood history starts to factor into water quality planning in ways it doesn't for lower-exposure areas. Flooding introduces specific contamination pathways — runoff overwhelming treatment facility intake, surface water infiltrating private wells, and pressure disruptions in distribution systems allowing backflow — all of which become more relevant as flood frequency increases.
Temple has a moderate flood history with 99 FEMA claims averaging $15,513 per payout. 67% 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>$1,925</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.
Deep Dive Reports
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