Water Quality Report

East Bernard, TX (77435): 59 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for City of Wharton

NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 77435 in East Bernard, TX contain 59 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 59 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0017 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 114 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 59 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0017 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 114 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
59 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
8,756
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00167 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$281K
Median Home Value44% above state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (5) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 77435 in East Bernard, Texas is mapped to the water system City of Wharton (EPA ID: TX2410005). This system provides water to approximately 8,756 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Wharton (TX2410005) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in East Bernard has 114 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 77435 was built around 1980. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in East Bernard is 1980; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 77435 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 59 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 77435 (primary system: City of Wharton), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 77435's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Wharton, a system mapped to ZIP code 77435, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 8,756 people.

How can I get my water tested in East Bernard?

If City of Wharton supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 77435 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 77435 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00167 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 77435?

77435 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Wharton County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 77435?

FEMA records contain 114 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 77435; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). East Bernard, TX (77435): 59 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/77435/
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Page version: October 2026.

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