Beaumont, TX: 62 Health Violations - Home Safety 88/100
14 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Beaumont: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Beaumont tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with TX and federal standards.
How Beaumont Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Beaumont, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Beaumont's 8 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Beaumont Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 114 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,279 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.39 - above typical levels.
Beaumont's Water Providers
Multiple utilities divide Beaumont, TX's water service - 3 leading providers among 8 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 14 ZIP codes in Beaumont, Texas, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 141,516 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 8 of 14 ZIP codes.
8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 62 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Beaumont: A (88/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Beaumont water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 8 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 14 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 71 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 49 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 37 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 34 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77705 | B | 110 | 61 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77713 | B | 20 | 6 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77701 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77702 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77703 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77706 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77707 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
| 77708 | A | 1 | 0 | City of Beaumont Water Utility Department |
All ZIP Codes in Beaumont
- 77701 [A] - 1 violation
- 77702 [A] - 1 violation
- 77703 [A] - 1 violation
- 77704
- 77705 [B] - 110 violations ⚠
- 77706 [A] - 1 violation
- 77707 [A] - 1 violation
- 77708 [A] - 1 violation
- 77709
- 77710
- 77713 [B] - 20 violations ⚠
- 77720
- 77725
- 77726
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Beaumont 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 Beaumont's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Beaumont
Property value and cost data for Beaumont produce a moderate remediation-share classification - a level where advance financial planning has real practical value and the commitment is realistic for most homeowners who approach it deliberately.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Beaumont. The estimated $1,436–$3,971 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 29% below the Texas average.
Beaumont: 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 Beaumont 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.
Beaumont: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Beaumont contains 10,408 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $59,569. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 14% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$2,279</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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