Water Quality in Midland, TX (79706)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79706.
Active Health Violations
84 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
34,281
Population
35
Water Systems
282
Violations (5yr)
84
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
City Of Midland Water Purification Plant
3 health-basedGreenwood Isd
1 health-basedPark Water
All resolvedGreenwood Water System
All resolvedBig Sky Drive In
14 health-basedChicken Ranch / Or / Jrs Tx Cookin
Westgate Manufactured Townhome Community
1 health-basedHarvest Time Church
Anadarko Carrizo Springs Facility
All resolvedOccidental Permian Mallet Plant
14 health-basedReynas Deli
17 health-basedSlick Rv Park
Ranger Station
Midland Basin Rv Park
2 health-basedChevron Cbres Mid 2
All resolvedLandan Lane Coop
Wasson Co2 Recovery Plant
2 health-basedChevron M11270
3 health-basedSeminole Gas Processing Plant
All resolvedCotton Flat Mobile Home Park
Salt Creek Gas Plant
All resolvedOxy Terrell Plant
Oxy Usa Block 31 Gas Plant
All resolvedGreenwood Ventures
Chevron Dollarhide
Almager Water System
Chevron Mabee Office Ws
Cotton Flat Grocery
Jefas Burritos
Country Village Mobile Home Estates
27 health-basedOccidental Permian Ltd South Plains Rmt
All resolvedValley View Mobile Home Park
Occidental Permian Ltd N Cowden
All resolvedOxy Pecos Camp
All resolvedOccidental Permian E Slaughter
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Midland (79706) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 282.
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
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.