Katy, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 63 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Katy, TX. The area averages a grade A (87/100); 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Katy, TX. We compared 6 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 A (87/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Katy ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77493 | 87 | A | 14 | 0.0036 mg/L |
| 2 | 77449 | — | — | 24 | 0.0095 mg/L |
| 3 | 77450 | — | — | 2 | 0.0037 mg/L |
| 4 | 77491 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 77492 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 77494 | — | — | 23 | 0.0042 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 63 total violations across Katy
- 3 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 19 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 12 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 5 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 5 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Katy?
ZIP code 77493 has the highest safety score in Katy at 87/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Katy water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 63 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 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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