Water Quality in MIDLAND, TX (79704)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79704.

192

Total Violations

81

Health-Based

111

Monitoring / Reporting

170

Resolved

What does this mean?

170 of 192 violations have been resolved. 81 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 111 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 3 Population served: 60

Violations Detail (192 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 5, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 17, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.016Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.016Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A20Jun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateHealth-BasedN/A20Jun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(24)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Sep 5Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 12Resolved

2024(67)

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 14Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 4Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MIDLAND (79704) has 192 recorded violations, including 81 health-based. 22 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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