Water system
Masons Mobile City
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What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- EPA records show 1 recent health-based violation for Masons Mobile City that is not marked resolved. Check your utility’s website or bill insert for any boil-water or do-not-drink notice and follow it.
- Should I use a filter?
- Yes, we recommend considering one. Unresolved health-based issues make a home filter a reasonable backup.
- What kind of filter?
- If bacteria are the issue, follow any boil notice; NSF/ANSI 55 Class A UV can help after the notice ends. See matched standards and product picks.
This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.
Summary: 10 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 18 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Latest lead 90th percentile on file is from 1996 (older than 5 years, not graded).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5
No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).
Lead and copper
Lead 90th percentile1 ppb1996-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
This lead result is more than 5 years old, so it is not counted in the grade. Ask your utility for its latest lead sampling.
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2026-07-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-06-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-05-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-04-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-03-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-02-17 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2026-02-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2026-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Resolved |
| 2023-01-13 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Groundwater Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-12-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
FILTER PICKS
Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.
Coliform/E. coli
NSF/ANSI 55 Class A (UV)Boil water notice—follow utilityClass A UV disinfection system ~$100–400
Only after any boil-water notice is lifted; UV does not remove chemicals.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report
Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.
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