Freeport, TX: 48 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Freeport: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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Although water quality varies across any metro, Freeport's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for TX - and documented violations are few.
How Freeport Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Freeport Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 99 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,050 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.82.
Freeport's Water Providers
Throughout Freeport, TX, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 5 total systems - independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Freeport, Texas (population ~16,574), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 48,025 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 48 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Freeport: B (83/100)
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
Freeport water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0023 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 74 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 40 | 1 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 24 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77541 | B | 99 | 48 | City of Freeport |
All ZIP Codes in Freeport
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.
Freeport 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 Freeport's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Freeport
The equity impact of remediation in Freeport sits at a moderate level - real enough to plan for, within reach for most.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Freeport. The estimated $1,250–$3,700 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 29% below the Texas average.
Freeport: 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 Freeport 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.
Freeport: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Freeport contains 3,897 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,947. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$2,050</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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