CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Port Arthur, TX: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 90/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Port Arthur, TX
Creator: ZipCheckup
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4 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Port Arthur: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Port Arthur, TX scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Port Arthur Compares

Port Arthur90/100

Texas avg83/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 90

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$97K

Median Home Value

$700

Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Port Arthur Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.39.

Water Systems Serving Port Arthur

The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with Port Arthur, TX are listed below.

City of Port Arthur
Serves ~56,039 people 3 violations

A
City of Port Neches
Serves ~17,043 people 3 violations

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Port Arthur, Texas, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 55,531 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Port Arthur: A (90/100)

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

Port Arthur water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Treatment Technique	6	2
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	5	2
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
77642	A	6	2	City of Port Arthur
77640	A	3	2	City of Port Arthur

All ZIP Codes in Port Arthur

77640 [A] - 3 violations ⚠
77641
77642 [A] - 6 violations ⚠
77643

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 Port Arthur

10.7%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.6%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.6%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.7% ↑

Diabetes 15.6% ↑

Mental Health 18.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Port Arthur

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 6 violations

Treatment Technique

Public Notice Rule 5 violations

Reporting

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Port Arthur: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Port Arthur: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value

$97,200

Est. Remediation

$700

Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Estimated remediation costs in Port Arthur can be compared with local home values. The $400–$1,200 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 57% below the Texas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Port Arthur

0.0024

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Port Arthur do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Port Arthur

6,877

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$81,017

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

50%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Port Arthur contains 6,877 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $81,017. 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 $700 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Port Arthur, TX

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

6 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0024 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

4 tracked ZIP codes

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

90/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Port Arthur, TX?

Port Arthur has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 6 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Port Arthur?

EPA records list 6 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Port Arthur water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 4 mapped ZIP codes.

Does Port Arthur water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Port Arthur is 0.0024 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Port Arthur compare to Texas average?

Port Arthur has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Port Arthur?

Our records map 2 water systems to 4 ZIP codes in Port Arthur. The related population figure in our data is approximately 55,531 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Port Arthur?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Port Arthur: $700; modeled range $400 to $1,200. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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