South Midland County Water System
EPA ID: TX1650077 ยท 165 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Midland County Water System (TX1650077): 17 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, South Midland County Water System has 17 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 165 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Midland County Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with South Midland County Water System have a median household income of $110,988 and about 32,605 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Midland County Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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 in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
South Midland County Water System (EPA ID: TX1650077) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 165 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79706 in Midland.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 190 resolved, 35 archived, 0 addressed, and 17 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Arsenic | Health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 19, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 115 | No |
| Nitrate | MCL Violation | 36 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 34 | No |
| Arsenic | MCL Violation | 28 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 11 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1997-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 79706 - Midland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for South Midland County Water System (TX1650077) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Midland County Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for South Midland County Water System. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does South Midland County Water System serve?
South Midland County Water System serves approximately 165 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does South Midland County Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Midland County Water System (TX): 36 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1650077/
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What You Can Do
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