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The municipal water supply in Sulphur Springs may contain various contaminants including Arsenic and Bromodichloromethane, while also showing elevated levels of water hardness. Residents receive their tap water from City of Sulphur Springs, which sources its water primarily from Surface water reserves.

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Area served:

Sulphur Springs, Texas

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Population served:

16112

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Water source:

Surface water

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Phone:

903-885-7541

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Address:

125 S. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

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Contaminants Detected In Sulphur Springs, Texas

Arsenic; Bromodichloromethane; Chlorate; Chlorite; Chloroform; Dibromochloromethane; Dichloroacetic acid; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs); Trichloroacet… more

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List of Municipal Water Contaminants Tested by City of Sulphur Springs

Tested But Not Detected:
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane; 1,1,1-Trichloroethane; 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane; 1,1,2-Trichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloroethylene; 1,1-Dichloropropene; 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene; 1,2,3-Trichloropropane; 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene; 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene; 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP); 1,2-Dichloroethane; 1,2-Dichloropropane; 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene; 1,3-Butadiene; 1,3-Dichloropropane; 1,4-Dioxane; 2,2-Dichloropropane; 2,4,5-T; 2,4,5-TP (Silvex); 2,4-D; 2,4-DB; 2-Hexanone; 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic acid; 3-Hydroxycarbofuran; Acifluorfen (Blazer); Acrylonitrile; Alachlor (Lasso); Aldicarb; Aldicarb sulfone; Aldicarb sulfoxide; Aldrin; alpha-Chlordane; Antimony; Asbestos; Baygon (Propoxur); Bentazon (Basagran); Benzene; Benzo[a]pyrene; Beryllium; Bromacil; Bromobenzene; Bromochloromethane; Bromoform; Bromomethane; Butachlor; Cadmium; Carbaryl; Carbofuran; Carbon tetrachloride; Chloramben; Chlordane; Chlorodifluoromethane; Chloroethane; Chloromethane; cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene; cis-1,3-Dichloropropene; Cobalt; Dalapon; Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate; Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; Dibromomethane; Dicamba; Dichlorodifluoromethane; Dichloromethane (methylene chloride); Dichlorprop; Dieldrin; Diiodomethane; Dinoseb; Endrin; Ethyl methacrylate; Ethylbenzene; Ethylene dibromide; gamma-Chlordane; Heptachlor; Heptachlor epoxide; Hexachlorobenzene (HCB); Hexachlorobutadiene; Hexachlorocyclopentadiene; Iodomethane; Isopropylbenzene; Lindane; m- & p-Xylene; m-Dichlorobenzene; m-Xylene; Methiocarb; Methomyl; Methoxychlor; Methyl ethyl ketone; Methyl isobutyl ketone; Methyl methacrylate; Metolachlor; Metribuzin; Monochlorobenzene (chlorobenzene); MTBE; n-Butylbenzene; n-Propylbenzene; Naphthalene; Nitrite; o-Chlorotoluene; o-Dichlorobenzene; o-Xylene; Oxamyl (Vydate); p-Chlorotoluene; p-Dichlorobenzene; p-Isopropyltoluene; Pentachlorophenol; Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS); Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA); Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS); Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA); Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS); Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA); Picloram; Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Propachlor; Radium-228; sec-Butylbenzene; Silver; Simazine; Styrene; tert-Butylbenzene; Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene); Tetrahydrofuran; Toluene; Toxaphene; trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene; trans-1,2-Dichloropropene; trans-1,3-Dichloropropene; trans-Nonachlor; Trichloroethylene; Trichlorofluoromethane; Vinyl acetate; Vinyl chloride; Xylenes (total)

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Some individuals are more vulnerable than the general public to certain water contaminants. This includes infants, elderly residents, individuals with compromised immune systems, those undergoing cancer treatment, or organ transplant recipients. Consult your healthcare provider about your tap water consumption if you fall into these groups.

Water Sources: Our municipal water comes from surface water sources including Cooper Lake (primary supply) and Lake Sulphur Springs (backup supply). As water travels over land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity.

Potential Contaminants: Before treatment, source water may contain:

  • Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage treatment, septic systems, or wildlife
  • Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) from urban runoff, industrial discharge, or natural deposits
  • Pesticides and herbicides from agricultural operations or residential use
  • Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations
  • Radioactive materials that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production

Public Meetings: The Sulphur Springs City Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the council room at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Building.

Definitions:

  • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest permitted level of a contaminant in drinking water, set as close to health goals as feasible using available treatment technology.
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The contaminant level below which no known or anticipated health risks exist, allowing for a safety margin.
  • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest allowable disinfectant level, necessary for microbial control.
  • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The disinfectant level below which no known health risks exist.
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HOPKINS COUNTY RESOURCES

The Hopkins County Genealogical Library at 611 N. Davis preserves research materials for family and county historical records. The Hopkins County Historical Society Museum and Heritage Park (416 N. Jackson Street) showcases 17 restored historical buildings across 11 acres, including the 1910 George and Myra Wilson home that houses collections of dolls, Civil War memorabilia, and regional fossils.

HISTORY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS

Originally founded as Bright Star in the 1840s, settlers established homes near over 100 natural springs in the area. The town was recharted in 1870 and became the Hopkins County seat. In 1871, it was renamed Sulphur Springs to market the area as a health resort due to the mineral-rich waters. The railroad's arrival in 1872 brought visitors seeking the therapeutic springs, while the fertile soil supported agricultural development.

A new courthouse of red Texas stone was built in 1895 after the previous one burned in 1894. The Carnation Milk Company's 1937 arrival established Hopkins County as the "Dairy Capital of Texas," a title it has maintained for over 50 years. Though dairy farms have declined to 65 producers as of 2019, the county remains the state's #2 milk producer with 54.6 million pounds annually.

Today, Sulphur Springs is home to over 16,000 residents, with seven school districts in the county. The community continues to evolve with expanding equine operations drawing national attention and offering various amenities including parks, healthcare facilities, and over 115 churches.

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  1. Where does City of Sulphur Springs water come from?
    City of Sulphur Springs supplies surface water to Sulphur Springs, Texas.
  2. Does City of Sulphur Springs test its tap water?
    Yes. Like every public water system, City of Sulphur Springs must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
  3. How do I contact City of Sulphur Springs?
    Call 903-885-7541 or visit 125 S. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
  4. Does City of Sulphur Springs water contain lead?
    Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
  5. Is City of Sulphur Springs water hard?
    Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.
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