Val Verde County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 7 water systems serving Val Verde County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Val Verde County Compares
How Val Verde County Compares
Val Verde County scores 1 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Val Verde County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,170, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.423% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
75% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Val Verde County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 60 total (60 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,170
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,480 housing units in Val Verde County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Val Verde County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Val Verde County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Val Verde County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Val Verde County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Rio Utilities Commission | 36,506 | 24 |
| 2 | Holiday Trav L Park | 660 | 24 |
| 3 | American Camp Ground | 381 | 24 |
| 4 | Del Grande Mobile Home Park | 288 | 24 |
| 5 | San Pedro Canyon Subdivision - Upper | 150 | 24 |
6 total water systems serve Val Verde County.
All ZIP Codes in Val Verde County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Val Verde County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78847 | Del Rio | 93 | A | 6 | — |
| 2 | 78841 | Del Rio | 89 | A | 6 | — |
| 3 | 78842 | Del Rio | 89 | A | 6 | — |
| 4 | 78837 | Comstock | 86 | A | 2 | $210K |
| 5 | 78840 | Del Rio | 79 | B | 6 | $152K |
| 6 | 78843 | Laughlin A F B | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 78871 | Langtry | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Val Verde County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Val Verde County, Texas
Overview
Val Verde County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.