CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Bridge City, TX: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 96/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bridge City: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Across Bridge City, TX, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Bridge City Compares

Bridge City96/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 96
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$199K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Bridge City Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 63% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.67.

Who Supplies Your Water in Bridge City

3 systems shown for Bridge City, TX, from 3 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bridge City, Texas (population ~9,550), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 18,017 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Bridge City: A (96/100)

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

Bridge City water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 4 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
77611 A 7 1 City of Bridge City

All ZIP Codes in Bridge City

  • 77611 [A] - 7 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Bridge City

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 12.4% ↑
Mental Health 19% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Bridge City Water

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Public Notice Rule 4 violations
Reporting
E. coli 2 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Bridge City

1971
Median Build Year
63%
Built Before 1986
31%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 63% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Bridge City has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1971 cannot.

1971
Median Year Built
63%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
31%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (31%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (37%)

Over half of homes in Bridge City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bridge City Homeowners

The remediation-to-value ratio for Bridge City sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$199,200
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Bridge City can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 13% below the Texas average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Bridge City

63%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0022
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Bridge City

3,346
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$107,320
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Bridge City contains 3,346 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $107,320. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $300 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Bridge City, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Bridge City, TX?
Bridge City has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 7 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Bridge City?
EPA records list 7 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Bridge City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Bridge City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Bridge City is 0.0022 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Bridge City compare to Texas average?
Bridge City has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Bridge City?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Bridge City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 9,550 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Bridge City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Bridge City: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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