Texarkana, TX: 12 Health Violations — 84/100 (2026)
6 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Texarkana tap water earns a high safety grade — above-average compliance with TX and federal standards.
How Texarkana Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Texarkana, 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 Texarkana.
Texarkana Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 306 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 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 10 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Texarkana, Texas, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 61,863 people.
6 of 6 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Texarkana: B (84/100)
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
Texarkana water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 105 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 98 | 6 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 42 | 6 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 35 | 6 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 28 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75501 | B | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75503 | B | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75504 | A | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75505 | A | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75507 | A | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
| 75599 | A | 51 | 2 | Texarkana Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Texarkana
- 75501 [B] — 51 violations ⚠
- 75503 [B] — 51 violations ⚠
- 75504 [A] — 51 violations ⚠
- 75505 [A] — 51 violations ⚠
- 75507 [A] — 51 violations ⚠
- 75599 [A] — 51 violations ⚠
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 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Texarkana
The NFIP claim record for Texarkana — 180 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.
Texarkana has a moderate flood history with 180 FEMA claims averaging $22,609 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>$1,300</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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