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Midland, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: City Of Midland Water Purification Plant PWSID: TX1650001 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 1.50 ppb, 10% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was detected below the federal limit.

B

Midland earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: 1.50 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
PFAS detected below the federal limit
18 violations since 2015, 9 health-based
No violations currently open
Midland's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.50 ppb — 10% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 57% of Texas utilities
Population Served
132009
~42567 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
18 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
10% of EPA action level
1.50 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.50 ppb, 10% 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
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Arsenic MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.011 MG/L 0.010 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Arsenic MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.012 MG/L 0.010 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2016 Resolved
Arsenic MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.010 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Fluoride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Selenium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Arsenic MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.010 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Fluoride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Selenium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.098 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 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

18 violations are on record since 2015, of which 9 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Midland Water Purification Plant
PWSID TX1650001
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 132,009
Service connections 42,567
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midland tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.50 ppb, 10% of the action level.
Does Midland water have PFAS? ▼
PFAS was detected but stayed below the federal limit.
Who supplies water to Midland? ▼
City Of Midland Water Purification Plant (PWSID TX1650001), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-03-27. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Midland 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
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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