Big Spring, Texas: Is the Tap Water Safe to Drink?
2026 EPA water quality data for 3 community water systems serving 27,699+ residents. See violations, PFAS results, lead test results, and safety grades — free.
Is Big Spring Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Big Spring has 3 community water systems. 2 of 3 graded systems meet all EPA standards (grade A or B), while 1 has recorded violations. No active health-based violations are currently open. Check individual system reports below for specifics.
Big Spring Water Quality Overview
Big Spring, Texas is served by 3 community water systems providing water to approximately 27,699 residents. These systems draw from surface water (1), surface water purchased (1), groundwater (1) sources. Big Spring water systems have recorded 48 health-based violations in their history, though none are currently active. Including monitoring and reporting violations, there are 145 total violations on record.
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Big Spring Drinking Water: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Spring, Texas tap water safe to drink?
Big Spring has 3 community water systems. 2 of 3 graded systems meet all EPA standards (grade A or B), while 1 has recorded violations. No active health-based violations are currently open. Check individual system reports below for specifics.
How many water utilities serve Big Spring, Texas?
3 community water systems serve Big Spring, Texas, providing water to approximately 27,699 people. Different neighborhoods may be served by different utilities. Enter your ZIP code at the top to find your specific provider.
Does Big Spring tap water have lead?
Lead in drinking water typically enters from old pipes and fixtures inside homes and buildings, not from the treatment plant. The EPA requires water systems to monitor for lead under the Lead and Copper Rule. Click any water system above to see its most recent 90th-percentile lead test results. Homes built before 1986 are most likely to have lead plumbing components.
What contaminants have been found in Big Spring drinking water?
EPA violation records for Big Spring water systems are listed on each utility's report page. Common regulated contaminants include disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, HAA5), coliform bacteria, nitrates, and lead. Click any utility above to see its full violation history going back 10 years.
How do I find out which water company serves my address in Big Spring?
Enter your Big Spring ZIP code in the search box at the top of this page. ClearWater will identify the specific water system serving your area and show you its EPA violation history, lead test results, and an overall safety grade. You can also check your water bill or your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).