Metro Report Grade B

Houston Metro Area Home Safety Report

501 ZIP codes · 5,257,159 residents · 351 water systems

Data source: EPA SDWIS, U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA NFIP Last verified: 2026-06-03

80/100
Avg Safety Score
2,632
EPA Violations
4
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

Grade Distribution

A: 148 B: 251 C: 60 D: 7 F: 1

The Houston metropolitan area spans Texas and includes 501 ZIP codes served by 351 community water systems. We analyzed EPA compliance records, lead testing data, housing age, flood insurance claims, and radon risk for every ZIP in the metro to produce this report.

Metro-Wide Safety Score: B (80/100)

The Home Safety Score combines water quality, lead risk, radon exposure, and flood risk into a single 0-100 rating.

Grade Distribution

Grade ZIP Codes Percentage
A 148 32%
B 251 54%
C 60 13%
D 7 1%
F 1 0%

85% of ZIP codes in the Houston metro earned an A or B — above-average safety conditions for homebuyers.

Safest Neighborhoods (Top 10 ZIPs)

Rank ZIP Code City Score Grade
1 77393 Spring 99 A
2 77097 Houston 98 A
3 77201 Houston 98 A
4 77202 Houston 98 A
5 77203 Houston 98 A
6 77204 Houston 98 A
7 77209 Houston 98 A
8 77212 Houston 98 A
9 77215 Houston 98 A
10 77216 Houston 98 A

The safest ZIP code is 77393 in Spring with a score of 99/100. These areas typically have newer infrastructure, fewer EPA violations, and lower environmental risk factors.

Highest-Risk Neighborhoods (Bottom 10 ZIPs)

Rank ZIP Code City Score Grade Key Risk
1 77629 Nome 35 F Lead exceeds EPA limit
2 77619 Groves 44 D Lead exceeds EPA limit
3 77662 Vidor 50 D 191 violations
4 77650 Port Bolivar 50 D
5 77565 Kemah 50 D
6 77429 Cypress 50 D 17 violations
7 77577 Liverpool 51 D Lead exceeds EPA limit
8 77651 Port Neches 54 D Lead exceeds EPA limit
9 77665 Winnie 55 C
10 77622 Hamshire 55 C

If you are considering a home in these ZIP codes, we recommend requesting a water quality test, checking for lead service lines, and reviewing the full ZIP report before making an offer.

Most Common Contaminant Violations

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 678 142
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 421 215
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 337 123
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 186 74
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 171 69
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 154 19
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 151 87
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 150 81
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 72 26
Barium Inorganic 71 11

5 of the top contaminants are health-based violations, meaning measured levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).

Lead Risk Overview

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 mg/L (below EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L)
  • 4 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
  • 5% of housing built before 1950 (highest lead paint risk)
  • 11% of housing built before 1970 (lead solder in plumbing)
  • 44% of housing built before 1986 (potential lead pipes)

Flood Risk

  • 320,119 FEMA flood insurance claims filed
  • 428 ZIP codes with flood claims (85% of metro)
  • $49,157 average payout per claim
  • $15,735,930,360 total payouts

Water System Comparison

The Houston metro is served by 351 community water systems, drawing from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Major water systems include:

  • 5th Street Water System
  • Acorn Village Mobile Home Park
  • Ames Minglewood Water Supply Corporation
  • Apache Mobile Home Park
  • Austin County Water Supply Corporation 1
  • Austin County Water Supply Corporation 2
  • Austin County Water Supply Corporation 3
  • Austin County Water Supply Corporation 4
  • Bacliff Municipal Utility District
  • Bateman Water Works
  • ...and 341 more systems

Water quality can vary significantly between systems. Always check the ZIP-level report for your specific address.

Is Houston Safe for Homebuyers?

Positive indicators: above-average metro safety score (B); majority of ZIP codes rated A or B.

Areas of concern: 771 health-based EPA violations on record; 4 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead limits.

Safety conditions vary widely within the metro. A ZIP code with an A grade may be just a few miles from one rated F. Always check your specific ZIP code before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality safety grade for the Houston metro area?

The Houston metro area has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 (grade B). This score is based on EPA violation records, lead testing data, radon risk, and flood exposure across 501 ZIP codes.

How many EPA water violations are in the Houston area?

There are 2,632 total EPA violations across the Houston metro, with 771 being health-based violations. 390 out of 501 ZIP codes (78%) have at least one recorded violation.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Houston?

Water safety varies by ZIP code and water system. 4 ZIP codes in the metro exceed EPA lead action levels. The average lead level is 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L). Check your specific ZIP code for a detailed report.

What percentage of homes in Houston have lead risk?

Approximately 44% of housing in the Houston metro was built before 1986, when lead pipes were still legal. 5% was built before 1950, the highest-risk category for lead paint. Homes in older neighborhoods should be tested for lead in both water and paint.

What is the flood risk in the Houston metro?

The Houston metro has recorded 320,119 FEMA flood insurance claims across 428 ZIP codes, with an average payout of $49,157 per claim. Check the FEMA flood map for your specific property.

Cities in the Houston Metro

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All 501 ZIP Codes

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  • 77000
  • 77001 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77002 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77003 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77004 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77005 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77006 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77007 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77008 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77009 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77010 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77011 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77012 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77013 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77014 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77015 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77016 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77017 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77018 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77019 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77020 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77021 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77022 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77023 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77024 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77025 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77026 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77027 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77028 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77029 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77030 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77031 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77032 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77033 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77034 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77035 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77036 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77037 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77038 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77039 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77040 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77041 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77042 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77043 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77044 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77045 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77046 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77047 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77048 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77049 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77050 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77051 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77052 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77053 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77054 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77055 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77056 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77057 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77058 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77059 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77060 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77061 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77062 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77063 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77064 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77065 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77066 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77067 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77068 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77069 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77070 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77071 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77072 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77073 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77074 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77075 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77076 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77077 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77078 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77079 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77080 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77081 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77082 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77083 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77084 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77085 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77086 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77087 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77088 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77089 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77090 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77091 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77092 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77093 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77094 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77095 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77096 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77097 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77098 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77099 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77200
  • 77201 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77202 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77203 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77204 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77205 Houston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77206 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77207 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77208 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77209 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77210 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77212 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77213 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77215 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77216 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77217 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77218 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77219 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77220 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77221 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77222 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77223 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77224 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77225 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77226 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77227 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77228 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77229 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77230 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77231 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77233 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77234 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77235 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77236 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77237 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77238 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77240 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77241 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77242 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77243 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77244 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77245 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77246 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77247 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77248 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77249 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77250 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77251 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77252 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77253 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77254 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77255 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77256 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77257 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77258 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77259 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77260 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77261 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77262 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77263 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77265 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77266 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77267 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77268 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77269 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77270 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77271 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77272 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77273 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77274 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77275 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77276 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77277 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77278 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77279 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77280 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77282 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77284 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77285 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77286 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77287 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77288 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77289 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77290 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77291 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77292 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77293 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77294 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77296 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77297 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77298 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77299 Houston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77300
  • 77301 Conroe [B]
  • 77302 Conroe [B]
  • 77303 Conroe [B]
  • 77304 Conroe [B]
  • 77305 Conroe [A]
  • 77306 Conroe [A]
  • 77315 North Houston [C]
  • 77316 Montgomery [B] — 5 violations
  • 77318 Willis [B] — 6 violations
  • 77320 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77325 Kingwood [B] — 8 violations
  • 77326 Ace [B]
  • 77327 Cleveland [B] — 6 violations
  • 77328 Cleveland [B] — 6 violations
  • 77331 Coldspring [B] — 2 violations
  • 77332 Dallardsville [C]
  • 77333 Dobbin [C]
  • 77334 Dodge [A] — 6 violations
  • 77335 Goodrich [B] — 15 violations
  • 77336 Huffman [C]
  • 77337 Hufsmith [C]
  • 77338 Humble [B]
  • 77339 Kingwood [C] — 8 violations
  • 77340 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77341 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77342 Huntsville [B] — 15 violations
  • 77343 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77344 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77345 Kingwood [C] — 8 violations
  • 77346 Humble [B]
  • 77347 Humble [A]
  • 77348 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77349 Huntsville [C] — 15 violations
  • 77350 Leggett [B]
  • 77351 Livingston [C] — 28 violations
  • 77353 Magnolia [B] — 19 violations
  • 77354 Magnolia [C] — 19 violations
  • 77355 Magnolia [C] — 19 violations
  • 77356 Montgomery [B] — 5 violations
  • 77357 New Caney [C] — 6 violations
  • 77358 New Waverly [B]
  • 77359 Oakhurst [C]
  • 77360 Onalaska [A] — 3 violations
  • 77362 Pinehurst [B] — 15 violations
  • 77363 Plantersville [B] — 15 violations
  • 77364 Pointblank [C] — 26 violations
  • 77365 Porter [B] — 10 violations
  • 77366
  • 77367 Riverside [C] — 47 violations
  • 77368 Romayor [C]
  • 77369 Rye [C]
  • 77371 Shepherd [B] — 10 violations
  • 77372 Splendora [B] — 21 violations
  • 77373 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77374 Thicket [C]
  • 77375 Tomball [B] — 2 violations
  • 77376 Votaw [C]
  • 77377 Tomball [B] — 2 violations
  • 77378 Willis [A] — 6 violations
  • 77379 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77380 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77381 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77382 Spring [A] — 1 violation
  • 77383 Spring [A] — 1 violation
  • 77384 Conroe [A]
  • 77385 Conroe [B]
  • 77386 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77387 Spring [A] — 1 violation
  • 77388 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77389 Spring [B] — 1 violation
  • 77391 Spring [A] — 1 violation
  • 77393 Spring [A] — 1 violation
  • 77396 Humble [B]
  • 77399 Livingston [C] — 28 violations
  • 77400
  • 77401 Bellaire [B] — 3 violations
  • 77402 Bellaire [A] — 3 violations
  • 77404 Bay City [B] — 38 violations
  • 77406 Richmond [B] — 4 violations
  • 77407 Richmond [B] — 4 violations
  • 77409
  • 77410 Cypress [C] — 17 violations
  • 77411 Alief [B]
  • 77412 Altair [B]
  • 77413 Barker [A] — 140 violations
  • 77414 Bay City [C] — 38 violations
  • 77415 Cedar Lane [C]
  • 77417 Beasley [A] — 8 violations
  • 77418 Bellville [A] — 23 violations
  • 77419 Blessing [B]
  • 77420 Boling [B] — 3 violations
  • 77422 Brazoria [B] — 11 violations
  • 77423 Brookshire [B]
  • 77426 Chappell Hill [B]
  • 77428 Collegeport [B]
  • 77429 Cypress [D] — 17 violations
  • 77430 Damon [B] — 9 violations
  • 77431 Danciger [C]
  • 77432 Danevang [B]
  • 77433 Cypress [C] — 17 violations
  • 77434 Eagle Lake [A] — 5 violations
  • 77435 East Bernard [A] — 1 violation
  • 77436 Egypt [B]
  • 77437 El Campo [B] — 7 violations
  • 77440 Elmaton [B]
  • 77441 Fulshear [B] — 2 violations
  • 77442 Garwood [B] — 9 violations
  • 77443 Glen Flora [B]
  • 77444 Guy [B] — 4 violations
  • 77445 Hempstead [B] — 7 violations
  • 77446 Prairie View [A] — 4 violations
  • 77447 Hockley [B] — 5 violations
  • 77448 Hungerford [A] — 30 violations
  • 77449 Katy [B] — 1 violation
  • 77450 Katy [B] — 1 violation
  • 77451 Kendleton [B] — 6 violations
  • 77452 Kenney [C]
  • 77453 Lane City [B]
  • 77454 Lissie [C]
  • 77455 Louise [A] — 1 violation
  • 77456 Markham [B]
  • 77457 Matagorda [C] — 20 violations
  • 77458 Midfield [A] — 3 violations
  • 77459 Missouri City [B] — 3 violations
  • 77460 Nada [B]
  • 77461 Needville [B] — 3 violations
  • 77463 Old Ocean [B]
  • 77464 Orchard [B] — 6 violations
  • 77465 Palacios [B] — 3 violations
  • 77466 Pattison [A] — 6 violations
  • 77467 Pierce [B]
  • 77468 Pledger [B]
  • 77469 Richmond [B] — 4 violations
  • 77470 Rock Island [A] — 2 violations
  • 77471 Rosenberg [B] — 15 violations
  • 77473 San Felipe [B]
  • 77474 Sealy [B] — 3 violations
  • 77475 Sheridan [A] — 39 violations
  • 77476 Simonton [C]
  • 77477 Stafford [B] — 3 violations
  • 77478 Sugar Land [B] — 1 violation
  • 77479 Sugar Land [B] — 1 violation
  • 77480 Sweeny [B] — 4 violations
  • 77481 Thompsons [A] — 2 violations
  • 77482 Van Vleck [B] — 4 violations
  • 77483 Wadsworth [B]
  • 77484 Waller [C] — 30 violations
  • 77485 Wallis [B] — 6 violations
  • 77486 West Columbia [B] — 7 violations
  • 77487 Sugar Land [A] — 1 violation
  • 77488 Wharton [C] — 9 violations
  • 77489 Missouri City [B] — 3 violations
  • 77491 Katy [A] — 1 violation
  • 77492 Katy [A] — 1 violation
  • 77493 Katy [B] — 1 violation
  • 77494 Katy [B] — 1 violation
  • 77496 Sugar Land [A] — 1 violation
  • 77497 Stafford [A] — 3 violations
  • 77498 Sugar Land [B] — 1 violation
  • 77500
  • 77501 Pasadena [B] — 9 violations
  • 77502 Pasadena [C] — 9 violations
  • 77503 Pasadena [C] — 9 violations
  • 77504 Pasadena [B] — 9 violations
  • 77505 Pasadena [C] — 9 violations
  • 77506 Pasadena [B] — 9 violations
  • 77507 Pasadena [B] — 9 violations
  • 77508 Pasadena [A] — 9 violations
  • 77510 Santa Fe [B] — 20 violations
  • 77511 Alvin [B] — 20 violations
  • 77512 Alvin [B] — 20 violations
  • 77514 Anahuac [B]
  • 77515 Angleton [C] — 19 violations
  • 77516 Angleton [B] — 19 violations
  • 77517 Santa Fe [B] — 20 violations
  • 77518 Bacliff [B]
  • 77519 Batson [B]
  • 77520 Baytown [B] — 29 violations
  • 77521 Baytown [B] — 29 violations
  • 77522 Baytown [B] — 29 violations
  • 77523 Baytown [B] — 29 violations
  • 77525
  • 77530 Channelview [B] — 5 violations
  • 77531 Clute [B] — 3 violations
  • 77532 Crosby [B] — 1 violation
  • 77533 Daisetta [A]
  • 77534 Danbury [B] — 3 violations
  • 77535 Dayton [B] — 7 violations
  • 77536 Deer Park [C]
  • 77537
  • 77538 Devers [A]
  • 77539 Dickinson [B] — 17 violations
  • 77540
  • 77541 Freeport [C] — 22 violations
  • 77542 Freeport [B] — 22 violations
  • 77544
  • 77545 Fresno [C]
  • 77546 Friendswood [C]
  • 77547 Galena Park [B] — 3 violations
  • 77548
  • 77549 Friendswood [B]
  • 77550 Galveston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77551 Galveston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77552 Galveston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77553 Galveston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77554 Galveston [B] — 1 violation
  • 77555 Galveston [A] — 1 violation
  • 77560 Hankamer [C]
  • 77561 Hardin [A]
  • 77562 Highlands [C] — 16 violations
  • 77563 Hitchcock [C] — 12 violations
  • 77564 Hull [B] — 4 violations
  • 77565 Kemah [D]
  • 77566 Lake Jackson [B] — 6 violations
  • 77567
  • 77568 La Marque [B] — 2 violations
  • 77570
  • 77571 La Porte [B] — 2 violations
  • 77572 La Porte [A] — 2 violations
  • 77573 League City [C] — 20 violations
  • 77574 League City [B] — 20 violations
  • 77575 Liberty [B]
  • 77577 Liverpool [D] — 5 violations
  • 77578 Manvel [B] — 15 violations
  • 77579
  • 77580 Mont Belvieu [A] — 8 violations
  • 77581 Pearland [B] — 18 violations
  • 77582 Raywood [B]
  • 77583 Rosharon [C] — 5 violations
  • 77584 Pearland [B] — 18 violations
  • 77585 Saratoga [A] — 4 violations
  • 77586 Seabrook [B]
  • 77587 South Houston [B]
  • 77588 Pearland [A] — 18 violations
  • 77590 Texas City [B] — 4 violations
  • 77591 Texas City [B] — 4 violations
  • 77592 Texas City [A] — 4 violations
  • 77593
  • 77594
  • 77597 Wallisville [C]
  • 77598 Webster [B]
  • 77600
  • 77605
  • 77610
  • 77611 Bridge City [B] — 1 violation
  • 77612 Buna [B] — 10 violations
  • 77613 China [B]
  • 77614 Deweyville [B] — 5 violations
  • 77615 Evadale [B] — 4 violations
  • 77616 Fred [B]
  • 77617 Gilchrist [C]
  • 77618
  • 77619 Groves [D] — 5 violations
  • 77622 Hamshire [C]
  • 77623 High Island [C]
  • 77624 Hillister [B]
  • 77625 Kountze [A]
  • 77626 Mauriceville [A] — 1 violation
  • 77627 Nederland [C] — 8 violations
  • 77629 Nome [F] — 47 violations
  • 77630 Orange [B] — 8 violations
  • 77631 Orange [A] — 8 violations
  • 77632 Orange [B] — 8 violations
  • 77638
  • 77639 Orangefield [A] — 5 violations
  • 77640 Port Arthur [B] — 3 violations
  • 77641 Port Arthur [A] — 3 violations
  • 77642 Port Arthur [B] — 3 violations
  • 77643 Port Arthur [A] — 3 violations
  • 77645
  • 77646
  • 77650 Port Bolivar [D]
  • 77651 Port Neches [D] — 2 violations
  • 77652
  • 77655 Sabine Pass [C]
  • 77656 Silsbee [C] — 32 violations
  • 77657 Lumberton [B] — 1 violation
  • 77658
  • 77659 Sour Lake [C] — 3 violations
  • 77660 Spurger [B] — 8 violations
  • 77661 Stowell [A] — 6 violations
  • 77662 Vidor [D] — 191 violations
  • 77663 Village Mills [A]
  • 77664 Warren [B] — 6 violations
  • 77665 Winnie [C]
  • 77670 Vidor [C] — 191 violations
  • 77680
  • 77690
  • 77700
  • 77701 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77702 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77703 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77704 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77705 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77706 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77707 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77708 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77709 Beaumont [A] — 15 violations
  • 77710 Beaumont [A] — 15 violations
  • 77711
  • 77713 Beaumont [B] — 15 violations
  • 77720 Beaumont [A] — 15 violations
  • 77725 Beaumont [A] — 15 violations
  • 77726 Beaumont [A] — 15 violations
  • 77751
  • 77754
  • 77771
  • 77779

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality safety grade for the Houston metro area?

The Houston metro area has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 (grade B). This score is based on EPA violation records, lead testing data, radon risk, and flood exposure across 501 ZIP codes.

How many EPA water violations are in the Houston area?

There are 2,632 total EPA violations across the Houston metro, with 771 being health-based violations. 390 out of 501 ZIP codes (78%) have at least one recorded violation.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Houston?

Water safety varies by ZIP code and water system. 4 ZIP codes in the metro exceed EPA lead action levels. The average lead level is 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L). Check your specific ZIP code for a detailed report.

What percentage of homes in Houston have lead risk?

Approximately 44% of housing in the Houston metro was built before 1986, when lead pipes were still legal. 5% was built before 1950, the highest-risk category for lead paint. Homes in older neighborhoods should be tested for lead in both water and paint.

What is the flood risk in the Houston metro?

The Houston metro has recorded 320,119 FEMA flood insurance claims across 428 ZIP codes, with an average payout of $49,157 per claim. Check the FEMA flood map for your specific property.

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