Water Quality in Tahoka, TX (79373)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79373.

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

3,087

Population

5

Water Systems

131

Violations (5yr)

59

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

City Of Tahoka

Purchased surface water 2,459 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3.15 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Poka Lambro Telephone Headquarters

All resolved
Groundwater 109 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grassland Wsc

59 health-based
Groundwater 55 people served
124 violations (5yr) · 59 health-based
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Point Gin

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Petty Farmers, Inc (Labor Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

18 violations
All resolved
FluorideHealth-Based
18 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

18 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
9 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
32 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

10 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tahoka (79373) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 131.

Fewer violations 97th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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