Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Midland, TX tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Midland, TX water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- TX
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Midland, TX's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 2 sources.
Source
- 1 - S OF PLANT
- 2 - E OF
Treatment
- PLANT - CR 1192 S / CR 117 W
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based102 violations on record · most recent Oct 2025resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
- Monitoring & reporting23 violations on record · most recent Jul 202523 open
- Other3 violations on record · most recent Nov 20253 open
- Reporting1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–13 ug/LRangeRange of Individual Samples | 0 ug/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.2611 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.5 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.16 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 50.7 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0–97 ug/LRangeRange of Individual Samples | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–26.8 ug/LRangeRange of Individual Samples | None set | Within the limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 9.1 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.2 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 15 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide | 146 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.211–1.35 mg/LRangeRange of Individual Samples | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.3 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 2.59 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radium 226 228 | 1.5 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 12.6 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Midland, TX's water
+Is Midland, TX tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Midland, TX water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Arsenic and TTHM. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Midland, TX tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Midland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and inorganic chemicals. 10 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Midland, TX tap water?
2 contaminants in Midland, TX's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.3× the limit); TTHM (1.2× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Midland, TX tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Arsenic, at 1.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Midland, TX tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Midland, TX's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Midland, TX's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.