Midland, TX: 44 Health Violations — 91/100 (2026)
11 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
EPA compliance records for Midland tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within TX.
How Midland Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water Quality Map: Midland, TX
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Midland score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Midland Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 187 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0042 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,836 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.23.
Who Supplies Your Water in Midland
Water delivery in Midland, TX is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 7 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Midland, Texas (population ~165,318), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 290,738 people region-wide.
11 of 11 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 44 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Midland: A (91/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Midland water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0042 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 11 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 11 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 36 | 11 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 36 | 11 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 24 | 11 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 24 | 11 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79701 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79702 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79703 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79704 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79705 | B | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79706 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79707 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79708 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79710 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
| 79711 | A | 17 | 4 | City of Midland Water Purification Plant |
All ZIP Codes in Midland
- 79701 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79702 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79703 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79704 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79705 [B] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79706 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79707 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79708 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79710 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79711 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
- 79712 [A] — 17 violations ⚠
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Midland
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
At current valuations, Midland sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Midland are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,118–$3,273 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 23% above the Texas average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Midland
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Midland appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.
Flood & Climate Risk in Midland
The National Flood Insurance Program captures decades of claims at the local level, building a record of cumulative community flood exposure. For Midland, that record documents 137 claims and 55% of ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated flood zones. What makes those numbers relevant to water quality is the set of mechanisms flooding activates: heavy precipitation that floods treatment intake zones can introduce contaminants upstream of normal filtration; well casings in low-lying areas can be infiltrated by floodwaters carrying bacteria, sediment, and chemical residue; and distribution system pressure changes during flooding can create backflow conditions. These effects become more probable as flood frequency and magnitude increase — and the NFIP record indicates both are meaningful factors locally.
Midland has a moderate flood history with 137 FEMA claims averaging $9,222 per payout. 55% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,836</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Midland, TX