Minden, TX: 1 Health Violation — 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Minden's tap water quality puts it in TX's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Minden Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Minden Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.02 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Minden
Federal records list 1 water system serving Minden, TX. One provider accounts for the large majority of residential water connections in the area, concentrating infrastructure and compliance accountability.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Minden, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 150 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Minden: B (83/100)
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
Minden water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Minden
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75680 | B | 8 | 1 | Gulf Coast Trades Center |
All ZIP Codes in Minden
- 75680 [B] — 8 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.
CDC Health Data for Minden
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 Minden
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Minden, TX