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Big Spring, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Big Spring, TX — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Big Spring's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: City Of Big Spring PWSID: TX1140001 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 3.05 ppb, 20% of the action level. PFAS was detected below the federal limit.

D

Big Spring earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.05 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
PFAS detected below the federal limit
41 violations since 2015, 29 health-based
1 violation currently open
Big Spring's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.05 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 18% of Texas utilities
Population Served
24418
~11545 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 41 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
20% of EPA action level
3.05 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.05 ppb, 20% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.114 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2026 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2026 Archived
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.111 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.09 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.102 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Archived
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.109 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.099 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.088 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2023 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.09 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2023 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.087 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.095 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2019 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violation remains open, out of 41 recorded since 2015 (29 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Big Spring
PWSID TX1140001
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 24,418
Service connections 11,545
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Spring tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 3.05 ppb, 20% of the action level.
Does Big Spring water have PFAS? ▼
PFAS was detected but stayed below the federal limit.
Who supplies water to Big Spring? ▼
City Of Big Spring (PWSID TX1140001). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-10-30. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Big Spring Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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