New Baden, TX Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current monitoring, New Baden holds an above-average drinking water safety record for TX — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How New Baden Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
New Baden Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0016 mg/L.
- CDC health risk index: 14.68 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving New Baden
Across most of New Baden, TX, residential water comes from a single utility. That provider sets rates, manages infrastructure maintenance, and files compliance reports with the EPA on behalf of the households it serves. Federal tracking data shows 1 system on record, but one carries the bulk of the service load.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Baden, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,400 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in New Baden — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for New Baden: A (99/100)
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
New Baden water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0016 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77870 | A | Twin Creek Water Supply Corporation | 1,400 |
All ZIP Codes in New Baden
- 77870 [A]
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 New Baden
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
Protecting Children from Lead in New Baden
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 New Baden 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.
Deep Dive Reports
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