CITY OF MIDLAND -- PUBLIC NOTICE OF WASTEWATER SPILL 

(March 24, 2026)

The City of Midland is providing notice of a wastewater spill in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. 

Location of Spill: 

Draw by Lamesa Road and Mulberry Lane, Midland, Texas 

Date and Time of Spill: 

The City was notified of the spill at approximately 8 a.m.  on March 24, 2026. The spill was controlled at approximately 11 a.m. the same day. 

Estimated Volume: 

Approximately 125,000 gallons 

Description of Incident: 

Wastewater was discharged from the sanitary sewer system due to a pipe break and flowed into the drainage draw. 

Actions Taken: 

City crews were dispatched immediately upon notification. Crews performed hydro-jetting operations to clear adjacent manholes and confirm no additional blockages were present in the system. A temporary containment dam was constructed within the drainage draw to prevent further migration of wastewater. A temporary patch was placed on the damaged sewer line to stop the discharge. A contractor was mobilized to complete permanent repairs to the sewer main line. Cleanup and chlorination of the affected area began following containment of the spill. 

Map of Affected Area: 

The wastewater discharge originated at the draw by the intersection of Lamesa Road and Mulberry Lane and flowed through a drainage draw toward North Calhoun Street. The map below illustrates the approximate path of the discharge and the area potentially affected by the spill.  

Required Precautionary Statements: 

While no private drinking water wells are known to be in use in this area, and the public water system is not expected to be impacted by this incident, the following precautionary statements are provided in accordance with TCEQ requirements: 

• Persons using private drinking water supply wells located within half-mile of the spill site or within the potentially affected area should use only water that has been distilled or boiled at a rolling boil for at least one minute for all personal uses, including drinking, cooking, bathing, and tooth brushing. 
• Individuals with private water wells should have their well water tested and disinfected, if necessary, prior to discontinuing distillation or boiling. 
• Persons who purchase water from a public water supply may contact their water supply distributor to determine if the water is safe for personal use. 
• The public should avoid contact with waste material, soil, or water in the area potentially affected by the spill. 
• If contact occurs, individuals should bathe and wash clothes thoroughly as soon as possible.