Arsenic in Big Spring, TX Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Big Spring, Texas · 30,898 residents · 2 ZIP codes
For residents of Big Spring, Texas, Arsenic has appeared in public water supply sampling data.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04
Arsenic in Big Spring Tap Water
Big Spring, Texas has 1 EPA violation related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 30,898 residents across 2 ZIP codes in Big Spring.
Big Spring's overall water quality grade is C (66/100).
Is Arsenic in Big Spring Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Big Spring
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 79720 |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Big Spring Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.