City of Opdyke West
EPA ID: TX1100030 · 220 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for City of Opdyke West — the supplier serving 220 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2023) to 14 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Opdyke West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Opdyke West serves a community with a median household income of $52,724 and an estimated 15,265 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Opdyke West's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 2% of homes in Hockley County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Opdyke West (EPA ID: TX1100030) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 220 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Opdyke West (TX1100030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Opdyke West water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Opdyke West has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Opdyke West serve?
City of Opdyke West serves approximately 220 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Opdyke West get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.