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 11 contaminant(s) detected in Plainview WD's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0462 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.3x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
This Utility: 0.0305 ppb
Legal Limit: 0.05 ppb
3.1x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.01 ppb
0.01 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.01 ppb
No Legal Limit
17x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 3.67 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
26x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 3.95 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
28x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.013 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
13x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 0.336 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
56x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.39 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
15x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.41 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
28x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.05 ppb
0.05 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.671 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
4.5x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
This Utility: 0.276 ppb
Legal Limit: 200 ppb
1,2,3-Trichloropropane*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.00006 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.0007 ppb
0.0007 ppb
This Utility: 0.319 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.334 ppb
No Legal Limit
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0131 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.651 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.025 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.00046 ppb
Legal Limit: 0.2 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.006 ppb
0.006 ppb
This Utility: 2.58 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.655 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.2 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.364 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppt
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppt
0.3 ppt
This Utility: 1.45 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Trichloroacetic acid
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0172 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 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 6 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+21 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 11 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+25 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 | |||
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ethylene dibromide | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perchlorate* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,4-Dioxane | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate (6 2FTS) * | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acetone | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromochloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromodichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chlorodibromoacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Cobalt | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Heptachlor epoxide | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Monobromoacetic acid* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trichloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichlorotrifluoroethane | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vanadium* | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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