PFAS Water Contamination
Summary
Abilene is dealing with some tap water quality issues, so don't be surprised if your water looks a bit strange today. Check the city’s official site to see if your street is on the list and what they're doing to fix it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will save on the costs associated with maintaining the fluoridation equipment and purchasing fluoride chemicals.
Residents who oppose the addition of fluoride to the public water supply.
Residents who rely on fluoridated water for dental health and may face increased costs for dental care.
Mentions & discussions (12)
TPWD confirms Fort Phantom Hill Lake is officially infested after larvae found in samples
by Alex WebbWed, September 9, 2026 at 11:45 AMUpdated Wed, September 9, 2026 at 3:05 PMTPWD confirms Fort Phantom Hill Lake is officially infested after larvae found in samples (KTXS/Scott Martin)ABILENE, Texas...
City Council - Jul 9, 2026
The city is using settlement funds to design a treatment system for PFAS, a group of 'forever chemicals' found in the water supply. Residents are asking for more transparency on how these funds are spent and how the city will coordinate with regional water suppliers.
City of Abilene working to correct excessive level of ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply
City of Abilene working to correct excessive level of ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply BigCountryHomepage.com
City of Abilene working to correct excessive level of ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply – KTAB
City of Abilene working to correct excessive level of ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply – KTAB bigcountryhomepage.com
Notice weird-colored water in Abilene? This is why!
Notice weird-colored water in Abilene? This is why! BigCountryHomepage.com
City of Abilene addresses residents' concerns amid 100,000-gallon wastewater spill
City of Abilene addresses residents' concerns amid 100,000-gallon wastewater spill KTXS
Concerns rise over Abilene's permit renewal to discharge effluent into Possum Kingdom Lake
Concerns rise over Abilene's permit renewal to discharge effluent into Possum Kingdom Lake KTXS
Abilene proposes to discharge effluent water back into Possum Kingdom Lake
Abilene proposes to discharge effluent water back into Possum Kingdom Lake KTXS
City Council - Jul 24, 2025
The city is keeping water restrictions at two days per week to ensure the water supply lasts through the summer, even though reservoir levels have improved.
Water restrictions, conservation a 24/7 routine in Abilene and the Big Country
Water restrictions, conservation a 24/7 routine in Abilene and the Big Country Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
City Council - Jan 9, 2025
The city has decided to stop adding fluoride to the public water supply. This change has sparked debate regarding dental health access for residents who cannot afford private dental care.
City of Abilene releases 2023 annual water quality report
City of Abilene releases 2023 annual water quality report myfoxzone.com
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