Lubbock Public Water System
EPA ID: TX1520002 · 275,041 people served · 28 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Lubbock Public Water System, 19 violations are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 275,041 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
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 3 (2022) to 355 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lubbock Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Lubbock Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $49,140 and an estimated 296,707 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?
Lubbock Public Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Lubbock County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lubbock Public Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 24 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Barium at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Lubbock Public Water System (EPA ID: TX1520002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 275,041 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 28 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 2, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 24 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 11 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79401 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79402 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79403 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79404 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79405 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79406 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79407 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79408 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79409 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79410 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79411 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79412 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79413 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79414 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79415 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79416 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79423 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79424 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79430 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 79452 | 0.00136 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 15 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 13 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 79382 — Wolfforth
- 79401 — Lubbock
- 79402 — Lubbock
- 79403 — Lubbock
- 79404 — Lubbock
- 79405 — Lubbock
- 79406 — Lubbock
- 79407 — Lubbock
- 79408 — Lubbock
- 79409 — Lubbock
- 79410 — Lubbock
- 79411 — Lubbock
- 79412 — Lubbock
- 79413 — Lubbock
- 79414 — Lubbock
- 79415 — Lubbock
- 79416 — Lubbock
- 79423 — Lubbock
- 79424 — Lubbock
- 79430 — Lubbock
- 79452 — Lubbock
- 79453 — Lubbock
- 79457 — Lubbock
- 79464 — Lubbock
- 79490 — Lubbock
- 79491 — Lubbock
- 79493 — Lubbock
- 79499 — Lubbock
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lubbock Public Water System (TX1520002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lubbock Public Water System water safe to drink?
Lubbock Public Water System has recorded 13 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Lubbock Public Water System serve?
Lubbock Public Water System serves approximately 275,041 people across 28 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Lubbock Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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What You Can Do
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