ZIP Code 79237 Water Quality & Testing Report
Hedley, TX · Donley County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 79237 (Hedley, TX)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 79237 (Hedley, TX) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (54/100) due to 0 health violation(s) and 0 ppb lead. While treated by Hedley Municipal Water System, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
15
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
0
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 79237
Tap water in ZIP code 79237 (Hedley, TX) is distributed by Hedley Municipal Water System (EPA ID: TX0650002), serving approximately 275 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 54/100.
Water System
Hedley Municipal Water System
EPA ID: TX0650002
Water Source
Surface Water
Population Served
275 residents
County
Donley County County, Texas
Lead Levels in ZIP 79237
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Data Not Available
Lead exposure risk in 79237 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 63% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 79237 is Very Hard (190 mg/L / 11.1 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Hedley Municipal Water System · PWSID: TX0650002
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Hedley Municipal Water System has recorded 15 violations, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 7 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated High based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 79237 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Surface Water
This system draws water from lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. Surface water is treated to remove sediment, microorganisms, and chemical contaminants before reaching taps.
Moderate potential
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 2 — moderate radon potential. The EPA recommends testing your home regardless of zone designation.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 79237
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 79237 served by Hedley Municipal Water System can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 79237 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Hedley Municipal Water System to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 79237 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 79237 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Hedley Municipal Water System. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →