Inorganic chemicals · 2024
Chloride in Lubbock, TX tap water
Lubbock, TX's 2024 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 274 mg/L | None set |
Minimum Minimum Level | 262 mg/L | None set |
Maximum Maximum Level | 286 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Lubbock, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloride
A naturally occurring salt compound.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloride in Lubbock, TX tap water?
Yes — Lubbock, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 274 mg/L. Lubbock, TX's 2024 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloride in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloride. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloride?
A naturally occurring salt compound. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
+Where does this Chloride measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloride entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Lubbock, TX water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/tx/lubbock/2024/source.