Laredo, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
8 ZIP codes · 28 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 8 ZIP codes across Laredo, TX. The area averages a grade A (87/100); water systems associated with 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Laredo, TX. We compared 8 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 | 5 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Laredo ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78040 | 88 | A | 10 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 2 | 78041 | 88 | A | 10 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 3 | 78043 | 88 | A | 10 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 4 | 78045 | 88 | A | 10 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 5 | 78046 | 85 | A | 28 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 6 | 78042 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 78044 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 78049 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 28 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Laredo ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 19 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 5 of 5 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 5 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 | 20 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 15 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | 11 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 10 | 5 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 10 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Laredo has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 78040 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Laredo at 88/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Laredo water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 5 directly mapped ZIP records, 28 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 5 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.