Water system
Matagorda County WCID 2
D
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, Matagorda County WCID 2 has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
- Should I use a filter?
- It's worth considering. Matagorda County WCID 2 has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (28 health-based), even though nothing is flagged as unresolved in the last year. A filter matched to the contaminants in its violation history is a reasonable precaution.
- What kind of filter?
- 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: 28 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 13 monitoring/reporting violations; 3 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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 percentile6.5 ppb2024-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2026-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Archived |
| 2026-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Archived |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2025-12-15 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2025-09-10 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-30 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2025-07-17 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2025-01-24 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2025-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2024-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2024-06-05 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2024-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Arsenic | Archived |
| 2024-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | 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.
Lead
NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Under Sink ~$280–350
Under-sink carbon filter; check its listing for lead and PFOA/PFOS claims.
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Waterdrop Undersink WD-UA ~$80–120
Undersink carbon block; verify the specific contaminant claims.
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Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
NSF/ANSI 53 (VOC claim)Carbon block undersink (VOC claim) ~$80–150
Choose a filter whose NSF/ANSI 53 certificate lists VOCs / TTHM.
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Arsenic
NSF/ANSI 58 (RO, arsenic claim)NSF/ANSI 53 (arsenic claim)RO with arsenic reduction claim ~$200–500
Confirm arsenic is on the NSF/ANSI 58 certificate.
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Arsenic-rated carbon / adsorptive filter varies
Must specifically claim arsenic on the NSF certificate.
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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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