Lubbock, TX Water Quality Report

Is Lubbock tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Lubbock, Texas. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.

Quick Answers

Is Lubbock tap water safe to drink? Lubbock water has high PFAS contamination. EPA UCMR5 testing detected a peak level of 162 ppt, significantly above the EPA's 4 ppt enforceable limit. A reverse osmosis or certified PFAS filter is strongly recommended.

What contaminants are in Lubbock water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Lubbock water: lithium (162 ppt), PFBA (0.01 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.

What filter should I use in Lubbock? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.

Lubbock Water Quality Summary

EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Lubbock drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 162 ppt across 2 water systems, representing an average of 54.59 ppt across 2 detected compounds.

Contamination Level: HIGH – High contamination – multiple PFAS compounds detected at levels significantly above EPA safety thresholds.

Top Detected Compounds

  • lithium: 162 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFBA: 0.01 ppt

Lead in Lubbock Water

EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 5 lead samples for Lubbock water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.0031 mg/L (within the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.

EPA Violations in Lubbock

Lubbock public water systems have 7 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record, including Lead. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.

About the Data

These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Lubbock: approximately 263,584.

ZIP Codes Served

79401, 79402, 79403, 79404, 79405

Compare Lubbock to Other Cities

Side-by-side PFAS contamination comparisons with same-state, regional, and national peers.

What Lubbock Residents Should Do

  1. Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
  2. Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
  3. If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
  4. Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually