Health Violations Found

Nome, TX (77629): 42 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: West Jefferson County Mwd)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 77629 in Nome, TX contain 79 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 42 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 Issues 42 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0009 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 67 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 42 health-based violations and 37 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0009 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 67 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
79 violations 42 health-based
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
5
Water Systems
9,367
People Served
42
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.000913 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$171K
Median Home Value12% below 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
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

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

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 77629 in Nome, Texas is mapped to the water system West Jefferson County Mwd (EPA ID: TX1230021). This system provides water to approximately 9,367 people from surface water sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
West Jefferson County Mwd TX1230021 9,367 Surface water
City of Nome TX1230039 825 Surface water
City of Liberty TX1460003 8,170 Groundwater
City of Bevil Oaks TX1230049 1,414 Groundwater
City of China TX1230038 1,280 Groundwater

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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 West Jefferson County Mwd (TX1230021) on EPA.gov.

3 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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Compliance History

2021 13 2022 10 2023 3 2024 2 2025 2
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations
Environmental Hazards (11) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (6) HIGH

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Nome has 67 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 77629 was built around 1960. 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 Nome is 1960; 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 77629 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 79 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 77629 (primary system: West Jefferson County Mwd), including 42 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 77629's water come from?

The recorded water source for West Jefferson County Mwd, a system mapped to ZIP code 77629, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,367 people.

How can I get my water tested in Nome?

If West Jefferson County Mwd 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 77629 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 77629 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.000913 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 77629?

77629 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jefferson 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 77629?

FEMA records contain 67 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 77629; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, 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). Nome, TX (77629): 42 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/77629/
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Page version: October 2026.

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