Tyler, TX: 15 Health Violations — 93/100 (2026)
15 ZIP codes · 21 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Tyler generally live with tap water that beats the TX safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Tyler Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Tyler, 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 Tyler.
Tyler Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 60 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 56% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,813 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.24 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Tyler
Federal drinking water records identify 21 systems in Tyler, TX. The leading 3 providers serve the largest share of residential connections, each operating as a separate entity with its own rate authority, infrastructure management, and EPA compliance obligations — so service conditions are not uniform city-wide.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Tyler, Texas (population ~162,289), covering 21 community water systems serving approximately 261,020 people region-wide.
15 of 15 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Tyler: A (93/100)
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
Tyler water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0023 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): 15 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 32 | 15 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 15 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 16 | 15 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75701 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75702 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75703 | B | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75704 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75705 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75706 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75707 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75708 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75709 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
| 75710 | A | 4 | 1 | City of Tyler |
All ZIP Codes in Tyler
- 75701 [B] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75702 [B] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75703 [B] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75704 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75705 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75706 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75707 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75708 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75709 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75710 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75711 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75712 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75713 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75798 [A] — 4 violations ⚠
- 75799 [A] — 4 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 Tyler
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 Tyler
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Tyler's Housing Stock?
With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Tyler is predominantly an older city — a median build year of 1982 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.
Over half of homes in Tyler were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Tyler: Remediation Cost in Perspective
At current valuations, Tyler falls in the moderate remediation-share tier — a level where treating this as a budgeted line item rather than an ad-hoc expense is the practical approach.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Tyler. The estimated $1,157–$2,907 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 30% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Tyler
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.
Practically, the structural drivers in Tyler — 56% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark — make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Tyler
Multiple flood events have been recorded for Tyler through the NFIP — 252 claims in total, with 73% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated zones — pointing to a flood exposure profile that merits inclusion in a water quality assessment without reaching high-severity planning territory.
Tyler has a moderate flood history with 252 FEMA claims averaging $22,889 per payout. 73% 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>$1,813</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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