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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 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 5 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 134 | 5 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 76 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 72 | 1 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 34 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP 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). 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.
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 <strong>$1,836</strong> 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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