Water Quality: Lamesa, TX
2 water systems • 9,753 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lamesa is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 9,753 people, and has 435 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 244 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lamesa's violation count is 105% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha, Haloacetic Acids, Lead.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Lamesa
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LAMESA | TX0580001 | Surface Water | 9,442 | 33 |
| KLONDIKE ISD | TX0580025 | Groundwater | 311 | 402 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.