Monitoring Issues SCHOOL DISTRICT PFAS DETECTED

PFAS Detected in Dallas School District (TX)

120 ZIP codes · 17 water systems · 162,777,480 people served · Updated 2026-06-04

Data: EPA SDWIS, NCES Last verified: 2026-06-04

A · 94
Avg Safety Score
120
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems
360
Violations (5yr)
0.0011 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
55
ZIPs with PFAS
Zone 3
Radon Risk

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Water Quality Overview

The Dallas School District in Texas spans 120 ZIP codes served by 17 community water systems, providing water to approximately 162,777,480 people.

The average Home Safety Score across the district is A (94/100) — with the lowest-scoring area at 84/100 .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 94% of ZIP codes nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure — Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") — Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate — Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts — Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.0011 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0011 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP codes exceeding EPA action level 0 of 120 —

PFAS Contamination

PFAS ("forever chemicals") detected in 55 of 120 ZIP codes in this district.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBA, PFBS, PFOA, PFHpA, PFOS, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.0182 µg/L.

PFAS can accumulate in the body over time. Children's higher water intake relative to body weight makes them particularly susceptible. Reverse osmosis filters (NSF/ANSI 58) are the most effective at removing PFAS.

Learn more about PFAS in drinking water →

EPA Violation History

360 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 120 No 120
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 120 No 120
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 120 No 120

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low risk)

Water Quality by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
75201 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75202 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75203 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75204 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75205 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75206 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75207 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75208 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75209 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75210 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75211 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75212 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75214 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75215 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75216 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75217 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75218 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75219 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75220 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75221 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75222 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75223 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75224 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75225 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75226 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75227 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75228 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75229 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75230 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75231 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75232 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75233 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75234 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75235 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75236 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75237 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75238 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75240 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75241 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75242 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75243 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75244 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75245 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75246 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75247 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75248 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75249 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75250 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75251 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75252 Dallas B (84) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75253 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75254 Dallas A (89) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75258 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75260 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75261 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75262 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75263 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75264 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75265 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75266 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75267 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75270 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75275 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75277 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75283 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75284 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75285 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75286 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75287 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75301 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75303 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75310 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75312 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75313 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75315 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75320 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75323 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75326 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75334 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75336 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75339 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75340 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75342 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75343 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75344 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75353 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75354 Dallas A (94) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75355 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75356 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75357 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75358 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75359 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75360 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75364 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75367 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75368 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75370 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75371 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75372 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75373 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75374 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75376 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75378 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75379 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75380 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75381 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75382 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75386 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75387 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75388 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75389 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75390 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75391 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75392 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75393 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75394 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75395 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75396 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75397 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No
75398 Dallas A (98) 3 0 0.00109 mg/L No

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school — The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water — Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Address PFAS — If PFAS are detected in your area, a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 can reduce levels significantly.
  5. Pack water from home — If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  6. Stay informed — Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Dallas School District schools?

Based on EPA data, water systems serving Dallas School District have no health-based violations in the past 5 years. However, school buildings with older plumbing may still have localized issues. Testing at the tap (not just at the treatment plant) is important.

Does Dallas School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Are there PFAS in Dallas School District water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in 55 of 120 ZIP codes served by this district. PFAS are "forever chemicals" that do not break down and can accumulate in the body. The EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS compounds. Reverse osmosis filters are the most effective at removing PFAS from drinking water.

Data Sources

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