Pledger, TX Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Pledger, TX water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Pledger Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Pledger Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.48 — above typical levels.
Pledger's Water Providers
While 1 water system appear in federal records for Pledger, TX, one provider supplies the majority of residential connections — making it the central point of infrastructure and compliance accountability for most households.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pledger, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 800 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Pledger — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pledger: B (73/100)
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
Pledger water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Pledger
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77468 | B | BOLING MWD | 800 |
All ZIP Codes in Pledger
- 77468 [B]
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.
Pledger 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
Pledger: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
100% of ZIP codes in Pledger are mapped into FEMA-designated flood zones, and the NFIP records 9 claims reflecting a multi-event flood history. That combination places local flood exposure in the range where water-quality implications deserve at least periodic attention.
Pledger has a moderate flood history with 9 FEMA claims averaging $42,511 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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