Anderson County, Texas
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Anderson County keeps violation rates low — all 14 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Anderson County Compares
How Anderson County Compares
Anderson County scores 6 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Anderson County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $566, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.362% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Anderson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $566
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Anderson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anderson County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Anderson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Anderson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walston Springs Water Supply Corporation | 4,221 | 48 |
| 2 | Four Pines Water Supply Corporation | 3,603 | 48 |
| 3 | Brushy Creek Water Supply Corporation | 4,866 | 45 |
| 4 | Neches Water Supply Corporation | 2,295 | 39 |
| 5 | City of Palestine | 31,272 | 36 |
26 total water systems serve Anderson County.
All ZIP Codes in Anderson County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Anderson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75880 | Tennessee Colony | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 75884 | Tennessee Colony | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 75886 | Tennessee Colony | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 75861 | Tennessee Colony | 95 | A | 0 | $209K |
| 5 | 75802 | Palestine | 94 | A | 9 (4 health) | — |
| 6 | 75839 | Elkhart | 94 | A | 12 (1 health) | $157K |
| 7 | 75882 | Palestine | 94 | A | 9 (4 health) | — |
| 8 | 75803 | Palestine | 91 | A | 9 (4 health) | $198K |
| 9 | 75763 | Frankston | 86 | A | 19 | $153K |
| 10 | 75779 | Neches | 86 | A | 2 | — |
| 11 | 75801 | Palestine | 86 | A | 9 (4 health) | $163K |
| 12 | 75853 | Montalba | 83 | B | 8 (1 health) | $221K |
| 13 | 75832 | Cayuga | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 78651 | Mc Neil | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Anderson County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Anderson County, Texas
Overview
Anderson County in Texas covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
8 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.