CITY REPORT TX HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 5

Wolfe City, TX: 5 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wolfe City: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

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Across Wolfe City, TX, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Wolfe City Compares

Wolfe City83/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$172K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Wolfe City Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 71 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.21.

Wolfe City's Water Providers

The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Wolfe City, TX are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wolfe City, Texas (population ~3,066), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 59,535 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. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Wolfe City: 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

Wolfe City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 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

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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 38 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 36 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 20 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 16 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 16 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
75496 B 71 5 City of Wolfe City

All ZIP Codes in Wolfe City

  • 75496 [B] - 71 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Wolfe City Community Health Snapshot

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.5%
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 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 12.3% ↑
Mental Health 18.5% ↑

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

What's in Wolfe City's Water?

Public Notice Rule 38 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 36 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Consumer Confidence Rule 20 violations
Reporting

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

Wolfe City Infrastructure Age

1970
Median Build Year
61%
Built Before 1986
34%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 61% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Wolfe City has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1970 cannot.

1970
Median Year Built
61%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
34%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (34%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (39%)

Over half of homes in Wolfe City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Wolfe City

Relative to home values, Wolfe City remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$172,100
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Wolfe City can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 25% below the Texas average.

Wolfe City: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

61%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0037
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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Wolfe City: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$40,410
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Wolfe City contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $40,410. 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. The $600 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 Wolfe City, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Wolfe City, TX?
Wolfe City has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) 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. 71 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 Wolfe City?
EPA records list 71 EPA violations, including 5 health-based violations for Wolfe City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Wolfe City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Wolfe City is 0.0037 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 Wolfe City compare to Texas average?
Wolfe City has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the Texas state average of 83/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Wolfe City?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Wolfe City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,066 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Wolfe City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Wolfe City: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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