Odessa, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 68 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across Odessa, TX. The area averages a grade A (94/100); water systems associated with 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Odessa, TX. We compared 9 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 (94/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 80% |
| B | 1 | 20% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Odessa ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79761 | 98 | A | 6 | No data |
| 2 | 79766 | 98 | A | 6 | No data |
| 3 | 79763 | 96 | A | 10 | 0.0022 mg/L |
| 4 | 79764 | 96 | A | 10 | 0.0022 mg/L |
| 5 | 79762 | 83 | B | 64 | 0.0007 mg/L |
| 6 | 79760 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 79765 | — | — | 6 | No data |
| 8 | 79768 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 79769 | — | — | — | 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
- 68 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Odessa ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 24 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 6 of 6 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 6 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 | 24 | 6 |
| Nitrate | 22 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | 21 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 9 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 9 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Odessa has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 79761 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Odessa at 98/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Odessa water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 6 directly mapped ZIP records, 68 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 6 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.