Austin, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
80 ZIP codes · 138 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 80 ZIP codes across Austin, TX. The area averages a grade B (73/100); water systems associated with 44 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Austin, TX. We compared 80 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (73/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3 | 7% |
| B | 33 | 79% |
| C | 6 | 14% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Austin ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78734 | 91 | A | 2 | 0.0033 mg/L |
| 2 | 78733 | 87 | A | 11 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 3 | 78738 | 86 | A | 16 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 4 | 78701 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 5 | 78702 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 6 | 78703 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 7 | 78704 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 8 | 78705 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 9 | 78712 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 10 | 78721 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 11 | 78722 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 12 | 78723 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 13 | 78726 | 74 | B | 2 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 14 | 78727 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 15 | 78731 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 16 | 78732 | 74 | B | 2 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 17 | 78741 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 18 | 78742 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 19 | 78744 | 74 | B | 3 | 0.0013 mg/L |
| 20 | 78745 | 74 | B | 3 | No data |
| 21 | 78747 | 74 | B | 3 | 0.0013 mg/L |
| 22 | 78749 | 74 | B | 3 | No data |
| 23 | 78750 | 74 | B | 1 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 24 | 78751 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 25 | 78752 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 26 | 78753 | 74 | B | 2 | 0.0004 mg/L |
| 27 | 78756 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 28 | 78757 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 29 | 78758 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 30 | 78759 | 74 | B | 1 | No data |
| 31 | 78719 | 73 | B | 27 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 32 | 78728 | 72 | B | 4 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 33 | 78736 | 72 | B | 7 | 0.0012 mg/L |
| 34 | 78730 | 71 | B | 6 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 35 | 78735 | 71 | B | 11 | 0.0012 mg/L |
| 36 | 78754 | 70 | B | 11 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 37 | 78725 | 67 | C | 38 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 38 | 78737 | 66 | C | 20 | 0.0029 mg/L |
| 39 | 78739 | 66 | C | 13 | 0.0025 mg/L |
| 40 | 78746 | 64 | C | 22 | 0.0048 mg/L |
| 41 | 78724 | 62 | C | 44 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 42 | 78748 | 62 | C | 23 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 43 | 73301 | — | — | — | No data |
| 44 | 73344 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 78708 | — | — | — | No data |
| 46 | 78709 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 78710 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 78711 | — | — | — | No data |
| 49 | 78713 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 78714 | — | — | — | No data |
| 51 | 78715 | — | — | — | No data |
| 52 | 78716 | — | — | — | No data |
| 53 | 78717 | — | — | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 54 | 78718 | — | — | — | No data |
| 55 | 78720 | — | — | — | No data |
| 56 | 78729 | — | — | 1 | No data |
| 57 | 78755 | — | — | — | No data |
| 58 | 78760 | — | — | — | No data |
| 59 | 78761 | — | — | — | No data |
| 60 | 78762 | — | — | — | No data |
| 61 | 78763 | — | — | — | No data |
| 62 | 78764 | — | — | — | No data |
| 63 | 78765 | — | — | — | No data |
| 64 | 78766 | — | — | — | No data |
| 65 | 78767 | — | — | — | No data |
| 66 | 78768 | — | — | — | No data |
| 67 | 78769 | — | — | — | No data |
| 68 | 78772 | — | — | — | No data |
| 69 | 78773 | — | — | — | No data |
| 70 | 78774 | — | — | — | No data |
| 71 | 78778 | — | — | — | No data |
| 72 | 78779 | — | — | — | No data |
| 73 | 78780 | — | — | — | No data |
| 74 | 78781 | — | — | — | No data |
| 75 | 78783 | — | — | — | No data |
| 76 | 78785 | — | — | — | No data |
| 77 | 78788 | — | — | — | No data |
| 78 | 78789 | — | — | — | No data |
| 79 | 78798 | — | — | — | No data |
| 80 | 78799 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 31 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 11 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 138 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Austin ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 14 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 44 of 44 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 44 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 52 | 43 |
| Public Notice Rule | 30 | 12 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 27 | 17 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 22 | 7 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 20 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Austin has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 78734 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Austin at 91/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Austin water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 44 directly mapped ZIP records, 138 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 44 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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