Port Bolivar, TX: 2 Violations - Home Safety 99/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Port Bolivar: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Port Bolivar, TX carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Port Bolivar Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Port Bolivar Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 25% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.31.
Port Bolivar's Water Providers
One water system is listed below for Port Bolivar, TX; federal data link 1 to the area overall.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Port Bolivar, Texas (population ~2,362), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 18,424 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Port Bolivar: A (99/100)
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 Bolivar water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77650 | A | 2 | 0 | Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District |
All ZIP Codes in Port Bolivar
- 77650 [A] - 2 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Port Bolivar Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Port Bolivar's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Port Bolivar Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Remodels change the picture: a 2006 median in Port Bolivar says nothing about pipes swapped out or repaired since construction.
Most homes in Port Bolivar were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Port Bolivar: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Roughly 25% of homes in Port Bolivar were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Port Bolivar: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Port Bolivar contains 3,493 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $95,641. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.
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 Bolivar, TX