Bronte, TX: 91 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Bronte Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 91 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0223 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.35 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Bronte
One utility dominates residential water service in Bronte, TX - out of 1 system in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bronte, Texas (population ~1,467), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,987 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. 70 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Bronte water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0223 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 48 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 34 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 32 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76933 | — | 91 | 70 | Millersview Doole Water Supply Corporation |
All ZIP Codes in Bronte
- 76933 - 91 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Bronte
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Bronte
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Bronte's Housing Stock?
With 70% 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
Federal plumbing rules changed in two stages - lead pipes were phased out before 1970, and lead solder was banned in 1986 - but in Bronte, where the median build year is 1978, most of the housing was already in place before those rules took effect. The materials installed under older standards remain embedded in a substantial portion of the residential inventory today.
Over half of homes in Bronte 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.
Bronte: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Placing remediation in the context of Bronte's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Bronte are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 33% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Bronte
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.
When older interior plumbing dominates the local inventory at 70% - as in Bronte - and citywide samples cross the federal benchmark, an in-home test moves from optional into a near-default step, particularly where small kids or pregnant residents share an address.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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