Trinity County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Trinity County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Trinity County Compares
How Trinity County Compares
Trinity County scores 11 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Trinity County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,432, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
50% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Trinity County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 26 violations. Past 5 years: 69 total (69 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,432
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,221 housing units in Trinity 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 Trinity County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Trinity 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 Trinity 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 Trinity County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlake Josserand Water Supply Corporation | 903 | 72 |
| 2 | NOGALUS CENTRALIA WSC | 656 | 46 |
| 3 | Nigton Wakefield Water Supply Corporation | 352 | 46 |
| 4 | Apple Springs Water Supply Corporation | 630 | 44 |
| 5 | City of Groveton | 918 | 38 |
11 total water systems serve Trinity County.
All ZIP Codes in Trinity County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Trinity County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75845 | Groveton | 91 | A | 2 (1 health) | $97K |
| 2 | 75926 | Apple Springs | 70 | B | 44 (16 health) | $116K |
| 3 | 75834 | Centralia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 75865 | Woodlake | 66 | C | 26 (9 health) | — |
| 5 | 75862 | Trinity | 60 | C | 36 (13 health) | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Trinity County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Trinity County, Texas
Overview
Trinity County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 39 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.