Delta County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 5 ZIP codes, Delta County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Delta County Compares
How Delta County Compares
Delta County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Delta County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $318, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability
54.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Delta County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $318
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,088 housing units in Delta County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Delta County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Delta 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 Delta 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 Delta County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta County Municipal Utility District | 2,778 | 9 |
| 2 | West Delta Water Supply Corporation | 1,563 | 9 |
| 3 | Ben Franklin Water Supply Corporation | 249 | 9 |
| 4 | City of Cooper | 2,135 | 7 |
| 5 | North Hunt Special Utility District | 4,836 | 7 |
All ZIP Codes in Delta County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Delta County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75448 | Klondike | 99 | A | 0 | $154K |
| 2 | 75432 | Cooper | 94 | A | 7 (4 health) | $137K |
| 3 | 75415 | Ben Franklin | 86 | A | 2 | $154K |
| 4 | 75441 | Enloe | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 75469 | Pecan Gap | 66 | C | 0 | $254K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Delta 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Delta County, Texas
Overview
Delta County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.