Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 36 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

South Midland County Water System

EPA ID: TX1650077 ยท 165 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Midland County Water System (TX1650077): 17 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, South Midland County Water System has 17 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 165 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

165
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
242
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
13
Contaminants Flagged
$281K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Midland County Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,988
Median Household Income
32,605
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Midland County Water System serves a community with a median household income of $110,988 and an estimated 32,605 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Midland County Water System'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How South Midland County Water System compares to EPA limits

Lead 36 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 36 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 115 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 34 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $14,025

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$14,680
10 years
$29,360
20 years
$58,720

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $29,360 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Lead Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 19, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 115 No
Lead Inorganic 36 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 34 No
Barium Inorganic 28 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 11 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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 limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in South Midland County Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Selenium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does South Midland County Water System serve?
South Midland County Water System serves approximately 165 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Midland County Water System's water source?
South Midland County Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Midland County Water System's service area?
The South Midland County Water System service area has a median household income of $110,988. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Midland County Water System get its water?
South Midland County Water System'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

South Midland County Water System (EPA ID: TX1650077) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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