Midlothian Tap Water Quality Report
Midlothian's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
No single water system serves most of Midlothian (44,104 residents, Census 2024 estimate). Its large systems are CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN (EPA counts 21,450 people served, about 49% of Midlothian's population); SARDIS LONE ELM WSC (EPA counts 20,304 people served, about 46% of Midlothian's population); MOUNTAIN PEAK SUD (EPA counts 16,008 people served, about 36% of Midlothian's population). EPA's counts may include people served outside Midlothian, so each share is at most that. Check which one bills you: each system's figures are shown separately below.
- CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN: 205 contaminants tested, 4 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
- SARDIS LONE ELM WSC: 204 contaminants tested, 3 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
- MOUNTAIN PEAK SUD: 204 contaminants tested, 4 above EPA MCLGs; health-based violations since 2020: 0
Other systems listed for Midlothian with results above guidelines: SARDIS LONE ELM WSC (3 above guidelines), MOUNTAIN PEAK SUD (4 above guidelines), RURAL BARDWELL WSC (3 above guidelines)
Water systems
3 large systems
Residents (Census 2024)
44,104
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jan 2024 · CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Midlothian Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Midlothian's water has 4 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Midlothian's water.
CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN, Midlothian's water system, serves 21,450 people. 5 other systems are listed for Midlothian. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN is from Jan 2024.
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What these numbers actually mean for Midlothian, TX
We read Midlothian, TX’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 9 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 199 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Midlothian
Based on Midlothian's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 9 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
With 4 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Midlothian's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Midlothian includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Midlothian, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Midlothian? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Ellis County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Midlothian
Midlothian's tap water measures 4.4 grains per gallon (74.7 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 4.4 gpg water in Midlothian — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Texas as a whole, read water softener cost in Texas — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Midlothian Tap Water
Midlothian's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Midlothian's water.
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