Vidor, TX: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Vidor: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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The water systems supplying Vidor show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards - consistently among the better performers in TX.
How Vidor Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Vidor Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 342 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0042 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.67 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Vidor
5 water systems are tracked federally in Vidor, TX. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Vidor, Texas, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 25,193 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 105 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Vidor: B (83/100)
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
Vidor water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0042 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 226 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 150 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 100 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 46 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 36 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77662 | B | 342 | 105 | Orange County Wcid 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Vidor
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 Vidor
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 Vidor
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Vidor: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Remediation costs in Vidor represent a substantial share of typical property values - the equity impact here is significant, and careful financial planning is essential rather than optional for most homeowners.
At 2.2% of home value, remediation costs in Vidor represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $1,750–$4,800. Home values here are 45% below the Texas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Vidor
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 Vidor 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Vidor
Historical NFIP data for Vidor contains 3,617 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $74,361. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 <strong>$2,700</strong> 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 Vidor, TX