Port Arthur, TX Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
4 ZIP codes · 9 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Port Arthur, TX. The area averages a grade A (90/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Port Arthur, TX. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade A (90/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Port Arthur ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77640 | 90 | A | 3 | 0.0024 mg/L |
| 2 | 77642 | 89 | A | 6 | 0.0024 mg/L |
| 3 | 77641 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 77643 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 9 total violations across Port Arthur
- 4 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 2 |
| Fecal Coliform | 4 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Port Arthur?
ZIP code 77640 has the highest safety score in Port Arthur at 90/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Port Arthur water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 9 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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