Barker, TX: 4 Health Violations — 90/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Drinking water tracked for Barker by TX authorities posts above-average scores — the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Barker Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Barker Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 140 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0024 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.98.
Barker's Water Providers
Multiple utilities divide Barker, TX's water service — 3 leading providers among 3 on the federal register.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Barker, Texas, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 347 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Barker: A (90/100)
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
Barker water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 116 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 78 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77413 | A | 140 | 4 | Warren Road Subdivision Water Supply |
All ZIP Codes in Barker
- 77413 [A] — 140 violations ⚠
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.
Barker 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
What's in Barker's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Barker: 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.
Lead risk in Barker appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barker, TX