Anahuac, TX Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many cities its size in TX, Anahuac keeps health-based violation rates low — systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Anahuac Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Anahuac Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 51% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.82.
Anahuac's Water Providers
At present, 2 utilities serve the bulk of Anahuac, TX's residential water connections out of 2 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Anahuac, Texas (population ~5,213), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 9,991 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Anahuac — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Anahuac: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Anahuac water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Anahuac
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77514 | B | Tbcd West Treatment Plant | 7,695 |
All ZIP Codes in Anahuac
- 77514 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Anahuac Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Anahuac Infrastructure Age
With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Anahuac's median build year of 1984 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Anahuac were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Anahuac
Looking at how documented remediation costs fit within Anahuac property values, the equity share lands in the moderate tier — a finding that positions the household financial perspective between routine maintenance and a significant budget commitment, where most homeowners can successfully address documented issues by treating the expense as a planned financial priority rather than an unexpected one.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Anahuac. The estimated $1,500–$3,300 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 12% below the Texas average.
Anahuac: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 51% pre-rule share in Anahuac keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Anahuac: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood risk in Anahuac reaches a level where its interaction with water quality becomes a concrete planning concern rather than an abstract possibility. NFIP data records 505 claims, and 100% of the area's ZIP codes are within FEMA-designated flood zones. At this exposure level, the mechanisms connecting major flood events to water quality disruption — treatment overload, well contamination, distribution backflow — have likely been activated repeatedly over the multi-decade NFIP tracking window.
Anahuac has a significant flood history with 505 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $45,242 per claim. With 100% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,300</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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