Public Health and Water Safety
Summary
If you're on a private well in Midland County, you might be drinking arsenic without knowing it. Texas A&M is now offering cheap testing kits so you can finally get some peace of mind about your tap water.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
It’s a small out-of-pocket cost for a test that could save you from expensive health issues or costly filtration systems down the road.
Anyone living outside city water lines who relies on a private well for their daily drinking water.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
Midland residents can ask MCUD questions at four community meetings
The water tower of the Dr. Shelton Viney Water Treatment Plant.Luke Dias/Midland Reporter-TelegramThe Midland County Utility District plans to host a series of informational community sessions.The first session...
Midland Health Services releases its numbers for August 2026
MHS numbers for August 2026, as detailed by the City of MidlandCity of MidlandMidland Health Services has released its August 2026 statistics.MHS said it administered 1,353 vaccinations during the month. August...
Paxton to investigate hundreds of Texas data centers over water use reporting
Attorney General Ken Paxton will be investigating Texas data center developments that have not yet responded to the required water use survey, including data centers in Lubbock, Randall and Ector County.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County for first time this year
West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County for first time this year newswest9.com
Midland Health Services launch mosquito surveillance
Midland Health Services launch mosquito surveillance Midland Reporter-Telegram
West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County for first time this year
West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County for first time this year newswest9.com
Tainted water flowed to these Texans’ homes for three years. No one told them.
Tainted water flowed to these Texans’ homes for three years. No one told them. The Texas Tribune
Midland Fire Department transitions away from PFAS products amid health and environmental concerns
Midland Fire Department transitions away from PFAS products amid health and environmental concerns
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