Water Quality in Midland, TX (79766)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79766.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,041

Population

6

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

City Of Midland Water Purification Plant

3 health-based
Surface water 157,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

City Of Odessa

Surface water 123,334 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ector County Utility District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 15,300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.22 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Crane

1 health-based
Groundwater 3,150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pleasant Parks Rv Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Caprock Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

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

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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
2.22 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Midland (79766) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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

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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