Is Lubbock tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Lubbock's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

71/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
22.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Lubbock

Very Hard Water (22.2 GPG)

Hard water causes scale in pipes and shortens appliance lifespan.

Hardness data for Lubbock

High Chlorine Residual

Elevated chlorine can affect taste smell and skin.

Chlorine info for Lubbock

Arsenic Approaching Limit (2.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Lubbock
Texas

794,017,940,279,403 · Lake Meredith and Ogallala Aquifer

Lubbock, TX Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 258,862 residents
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71
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.5 ppb
Nitrate
2.8 mg/L
Arsenic
2.1 mg/L
Hardness
22.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    With a hardness of 22.2 GPG, Lubbock residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine residuals in Lubbock are on the higher end. An activated carbon filter readily removes it.

Score

71 /100
Moderate
"Good" threshold (70)

Lubbock tap water is sourced from Lake Meredith and Ogallala Aquifer and treated by City of Lubbock Water Utilities. Water hardness is very hard at 22.2 GPG which may cause scale buildup. TDS is 780 ppm which is above the EPA secondary guideline of 500 ppm. Overall purity score: 71/100 (Moderate). Updated for 2026.

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Lubbock Water FAQ

Is Lubbock TX tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Lubbock tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 71/100 (Moderate) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Lubbock TX use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Lubbock uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 2.2 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Lubbock TX water and what is the TDS level?
Lubbock water hardness is 22.2 grains per gallon (very hard) with a TDS of 780 ppm (unacceptable). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Lubbock TX drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Lubbock drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Lubbock?
Based on Lubbock's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Lubbock has very hard water (22.2 GPG) and elevated chlorine. A whole-house carbon plus softener system handles both.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Lubbock Water Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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