Water system
City of Ballinger
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, City of Ballinger 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. City of Ballinger has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (8 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.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5
| Chemical | Highest location average | Highest single sample | Federal limit | Detections/samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 4.3 ppt | 5.1 ppt | none | 3/3 |
| PFHxS | 4.1 ppt | 5 ppt | 10 ppt (proposed repeal) | 3/3 |
| PFBA | 8.8 ppt | 15 ppt | none | 2/3 |
| 6:2 FTS | 2 ppt | 6 ppt | none | 1/3 |
4 PFAS tested and not detected
PFOA, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFOS (3 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).
Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 0.41 (limit 1.0, proposed for repeal).
Averages are per sampling location across UCMR 5 samples (non-detects counted as 0), approximating the rule’s running annual average. Not an official compliance determination; PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance begins April 26, 2029.
Lithium (also tested in UCMR 5, not a PFAS; no federal limit): highest location average 61.9 ppb.
Lead and copper
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2025-12-30 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2025-07-02 | Reporting problem | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2025-05-15 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-20 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | Reporting problem | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | Required treatment not done | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved |
| 2024-07-14 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2024-07-05 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-07-02 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-04-10 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-03-19 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-07-05 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-06-24 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | TTHM | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
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PFAS (other)
NSF/ANSI 58 (RO, total PFAS claim)NSF/ANSI 53 (check claim)Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
NSF/ANSI 53 (VOC claim)Chlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42Annual 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.