Lamar County Water Supply District Water Company

Certain populations may be more vulnerable to specific contaminants in municipal water, including Cryptosporidium. Infants, elderly individuals, those with compromised immune systems from chemotherapy, organ transplants, steroid treatments, or conditions like HIV/AIDS face higher infection risks. Consult your healthcare provider about your water consumption habits. Contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 for guidelines on reducing Cryptosporidium infection risks.

This report summarizes the quality of water we provide to our customers, based on the most recent EPA-required testing data. We hope this information helps you better understand what's in your tap water.

WATER SOURCES: Municipal water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or underground, it dissolves natural minerals, sometimes radioactive materials, and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity. Potential source water contaminants include microbes, inorganic compounds, pesticides, herbicides, radioactive elements, and organic chemicals.

OUR WATER SOURCE: Our municipal water comes from SURFACE water sources: PAT MAYSE LAKE and LAKE CROOK. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is currently updating a Source Water Susceptibility Assessment for our water sources. This information describes potential contaminants that might contact our water supply based on human activities and natural conditions, helping us focus our source water protection strategies.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION: ALL municipal water contains some contaminants. When water meets federal standards, there's no health advantage to purchasing bottled water or point-of-use devices. Municipal water, including bottled varieties, reasonably contains at least small amounts of certain contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate health risks. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

SECONDARY CONSTITUENTS: Many elements commonly found in municipal water (like calcium, sodium, or iron) can affect taste, color, and odor. These secondary components are regulated by Texas, not the EPA. They aren't health concerns and therefore aren't required in this report, though they may significantly impact your water's appearance and taste.

1. Where does Lamar County Water Supply District water come from?
   Lamar County Water Supply District supplies purchased surface water to Lamar County, Texas.
2. Does Lamar County Water Supply District test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Lamar County Water Supply District 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 Lamar County Water Supply District?
   Call 903-785-5586 or visit 150 County Road, 32180, Brookston, TX 75421, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Lamar County Water Supply District 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 Lamar County Water Supply District 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.