Midland & Odessa, Tx Water Quality Reports

Water Quality in Midland, Texas

Midland’s drinking water comes from the Ogallala and Edwards-Trinity Plateau aquifers in Martin (Paul Davis System), Loving and Winkler Counties (T-Bar). Also, surface water sources owned and operated by the Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD); lakes J.B. Thomas, O.H. Ivie, and E.V. Spence.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment include: 

· Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

· Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. 

· Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm runoff, and residential uses.

· Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. 

· Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities

The TCEQ completed an assessment of our Midland, TX source water and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for Midland, TX water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Contaminants are present in Midland water in small quantities. Some people are especially vulnerable to infections, including:

· The elderly

· Children

· Cancer patients

· People with HIV or AIDS

· People with weakened immune systems

The long-term effects of exposure to certain chemicals and radioactive contaminants are still unknown.

Over time, arsenic can cause problems with the skin and circulatory system.

Lead in drinking water can hurt pregnant women and young children. Lead often leaks into water from pipes and plumbing fixtures. The city of Midland cannot control the types of pipes and fixtures that are used to carry water from the main lines into and around your home.

High nitrate levels in drinking water are a health risk for infants younger than 6 months. Nitrate levels can reach temporary highs during periods of rainfall or agricultural activity.

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Water Quality in Odessa, Texas

The City of Odessa purchases all of its water, untreated, from the Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD).  The majority of the water is surface water from Lake Ivie (Runnels County), Lake 

Thomas (Scurry County), and Lake Spence (Coke County).  Groundwater or wells are also sources 

for our drinking water supply.  The City may receive water from Ward and Martin Counties wells as 

needed to meet water system demands.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment include: 

· Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

· Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. 

· Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm runoff, and residential uses.

· Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. 

· Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities

The TCEQ completed an assessment of our Odessa, TX source water and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for Odessa, TX water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Contaminants are present in Odessa water in small quantities. Some people are especially vulnerable to infections, including:

· The elderly

· Children

· Cancer patients

· People with HIV or AIDS

· People with weakened immune systems

The long-term effects of exposure to certain chemicals and radioactive contaminants are still unknown.

Over time, arsenic can cause problems with the skin and circulatory system.

Lead in drinking water can hurt pregnant women and young children. Lead often leaks into water from pipes and plumbing fixtures. The city of Odessa cannot control the types of pipes and fixtures that are used to carry water from the main lines into and around your home.

High nitrate levels in drinking water are a health risk for infants younger than 6 months. Nitrate levels can reach temporary highs during periods of rainfall or agricultural activity.

Protect your family with a top-quality reverse osmosis water filter from Ace Technical in Odessa, Texas.