Water Quality in Lubbock, TX (79250)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79250.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

980

Population

3

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Lubbock Public Water System

Surface water 275,041 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.36 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plainview Municipal Water System

Surface water 21,104 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Petersburg

Groundwater 1,205 people served
8 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 4.61 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.61 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lubbock (79250) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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