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The Colony, TX: 11 Violations - Home Safety 96/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for The Colony: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Based on available records, The Colony, TX holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How The Colony Compares

The Colony96/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 96
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$415K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About The Colony Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 24% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.56.

Who Supplies Your Water in The Colony

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to The Colony, TX appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in The Colony, Texas (population ~67,978), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 554,786 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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 The Colony: A (96/100)

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

The Colony water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Public Notice Rule Reporting 12 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
75056 A 11 0 City of the Colony

All ZIP Codes in The Colony

  • 75056 [A] - 11 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in The Colony

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 9.9% ↓
Mental Health 15.8% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in The Colony Water

Public Notice Rule 12 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in The Colony

2005
Median Build Year
24%
Built Before 1986
3%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Whether your home in The Colony was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 2005, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.

2005
Median Year Built
24%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
3%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (3%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (76%)

Most homes in The Colony were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for The Colony Homeowners

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for The Colony stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$414,600
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in The Colony can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 82% above the Texas average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in The Colony

24%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0023
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Averaged across The Colony ZIP codes, the 90th-percentile lead results reported by water systems come to less than 10 parts per billion. That is an area summary rather than a reading from any home, and EPA's health goal for lead in drinking water is zero; about 24% of local housing predates 1986.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in The Colony

10
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$87,562
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for The Colony contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $87,562. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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 The Colony, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for The Colony, TX?
The Colony has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 11 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving The Colony?
EPA records list 11 EPA violations for The Colony water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does The Colony water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of The Colony is 0.0023 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does The Colony compare to Texas average?
The Colony has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve The Colony?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in The Colony. The related population figure in our data is approximately 67,978 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in The Colony?
Estimated remediation cost per household in The Colony: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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