Neighborhood Report Grade A

Abilene, TX Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade A

10 ZIP codes · 170 EPA violations

Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water quality varies significantly across Abilene, TX. We analyzed 10 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade A (86/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	6	60%
B	4	40%
C	0	0%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Abilene ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	79697	93	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
2	79698	93	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
3	79699	93	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
4	79604	90	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
5	79608	90	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
6	79602	85	A	17	0.0012 mg/L
7	79601	80	B	17	0.0012 mg/L
8	79603	80	B	17	0.0012 mg/L
9	79606	80	B	17	0.0012 mg/L
10	79605	75	B	17	0.0012 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

6 neighborhoods score better than county average
4 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

170 total violations across Abilene
20 health-based violations
10 of 10 ZIP codes have violations
0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Stage 1 DBP Rule	40	10
Lead and Copper Rule	30	10
Stage 2 DBP Rule	20	10
Surface Water Treatment Rule	20	10
Fecal Coliform	20	10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Abilene?

ZIP code 79697 has the highest safety score in Abilene at 93/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.

Is Abilene water safe to drink?

Abilene has an average water safety score of 86/100 (A). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Data Sources

EPA SDWIS
U.S. Census Bureau

Updated daily.