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 10 contaminant(s) detected in Childersburg Water & Sewer Board's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
1,2,3-Trichloropropane*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0926 ppb
No Legal Limit
132x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.0007 ppb
0.0007 ppb
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.6x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.93 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
19x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.754 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
5.4x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.732 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
5.2x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 1.44 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
1,440x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 3.97 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
13x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppb
0.3 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.715 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
7.9x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.715 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
12x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 3.03 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
20x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
Legal Limit: 7 ppb
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
No Legal Limit
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.138 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
This Utility: 0.778 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 0.747 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.35 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.154 ppb
Legal Limit: 100 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
60 ppb
60 ppb
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 8 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+16 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 10 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+19 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 | |||
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,3-Dichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 2,2-Dichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Aluminum | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Carbon tetrachloride | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Xylenes (total) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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