Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 9 contaminant(s) detected in Satsuma Water Works's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.7 ppb
No Legal Limit
12x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.6 ppb
No Legal Limit
6x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.875 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
8.8x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 1.5 ppt
No Legal Limit
250x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
This Utility: 0.675 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
675x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 2.47 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
8.2x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppb
0.3 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.25 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
14x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
This Utility: 0.467 ppt
No Legal Limit
78x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 5.83 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
39x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
This Utility: 0.358 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.367 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppt
EWG's Health Guideline:
9 ppt
9 ppt
This Utility: 1.83 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.825 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.142 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppm
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppm
0.14 ppm
This Utility: 0.375 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 1.08 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 2.42 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 9 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+7 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 9 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+11 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 2,4-D | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Aluminum | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamido acetic acid (N-EtFOSAA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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