Midland, TX: 277 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
11 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Midland Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 277 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $880 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.23.
Who Supplies Your Water in Midland
Among 5 systems linked to Midland, TX, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Midland, Texas (population ~165,318), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 284,891 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 11 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 45 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Midland water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
11 of 11 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 134 | 5 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 76 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 72 | 1 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 34 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79706 | — | 277 | 45 | Greenwood Water System |
| 79701 | — | 7 | 5 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79703 | — | 7 | 5 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79705 | — | 7 | 5 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79707 | — | 7 | 5 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
All ZIP Codes in Midland
- 79701 - 7 violations ⚠
- 79702
- 79703 - 7 violations ⚠
- 79704
- 79705 - 7 violations ⚠
- 79706 - 277 violations ⚠
- 79707 - 7 violations ⚠
- 79708
- 79710
- 79711
- 79712
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Midland
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Midland Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Midland Homeowners
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Midland stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Midland can be compared with local home values. The $530–$1,550 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 23% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Midland
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Available area-level lead records for Midland do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Midland
Historical NFIP data for Midland contains 137 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,921. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $880 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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