Water Quality in Big Spring, TX (79721)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79721.

Past Health-Based Violations

15 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

352

Population

12

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

15

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

City Of Big Spring

15 health-based
Surface water 27,282 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 15 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fina Truck Stop

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

T-Stop 8 Grocery

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Texaco Vealmore Production Office

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Stuckeys Pecan Shoppe

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Power Resources Inc C R Wing Plant

Surface water 35 people served
0 violations

Colorado River Mud - Stacey Dam

Purchased surface water 15 people served
0 violations

Colorado River Mwd Snyder Well Field

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Colorado River Mwd Ector County Well Fie

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Colorado River Mwd Ward County Wells

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Colorado River Municipal Water District

Surface water 0
0 violations

Colorado River Mwd Pyote

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
13 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.05 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Big Spring (79721) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

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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