Lead Exceeds EPA Limit at 1 ZIP - Weslaco, TX
2 ZIP codes · 83 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Weslaco, TX. The area averages a grade C (58/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Weslaco, TX. We compared 2 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 C (58/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 1 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Weslaco ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78596 | 58 | C | 69 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 2 | 78599 | — | — | 14 | 0.0017 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 83 total violations across Weslaco
- 11 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 1 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 34 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 17 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 16 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 8 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Weslaco?
ZIP code 78596 has the highest safety score in Weslaco at 58/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Weslaco water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 83 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 2 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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