Texarkana, TX: 21 Violations - Home Safety 87/100
6 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Texarkana: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Texarkana tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with TX and federal standards.
How Texarkana Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Texarkana Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.01 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Texarkana
Across Texarkana, TX, residential water comes from 3 primary utilities rather than a single consolidated provider. Each system operates independently - managing its own distribution infrastructure, rate schedules, and EPA compliance filings. Federal records track 6 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
- A
- A
- A
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Texarkana, Texas, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 61,863 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 6 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 Texarkana: A (87/100)
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
Texarkana water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 9 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75501 | A | 20 | 0 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75503 | A | 14 | 0 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Texarkana
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 Texarkana
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 Texarkana
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Texarkana: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Texarkana comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Texarkana are relatively low compared to home values. The $817–$2,033 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 6% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Texarkana
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 Texarkana 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Texarkana
Historical NFIP data for Texarkana contains 180 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,872. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 <strong>$1,300</strong> 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 Texarkana, TX