Wellborn, TX Water Safety: 95/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Drinking water tracked for Wellborn by TX authorities posts above-average scores — the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Wellborn Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Wellborn Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0036 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.82.
Water Systems Serving Wellborn
A single dominant system supplies most of Wellborn, TX. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wellborn, Texas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 25,065 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Wellborn — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wellborn: A (95/100)
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
Wellborn water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77881 | A | Wellborn Special Utility District | 25,065 |
All ZIP Codes in Wellborn
- 77881 [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 Wellborn
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 Wellborn
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 Wellborn 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Wellborn
Flood zone coverage in Wellborn is limited, and NFIP data confirms that pattern with a modest claim total. Limited flood frequency generally means limited risk of the water-quality disruptions that large flood events can trigger.
Wellborn has a relatively low flood history with 1 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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>$1,700</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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