Water system
Emerald Estates
D
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, Emerald Estates 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. Emerald Estates has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (14 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: 14 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 16 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2026).
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 percentile5.5 ppb2026-06-30
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2024-08-25 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Resolved |
| 2024-05-21 | Required treatment not done | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-04-15 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-02-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-01-27 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Resolved |
| 2023-03-23 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-02-04 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-02-04 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-01-20 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Resolved |
| 2022-07-17 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-07-12 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-07-12 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | 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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Radium/Uranium
NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)NSF/ANSI 53 (check claim)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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APEC Essence ROES-50 ~$220–230
Classic under-sink RO; confirm NSF/ANSI 58 certification for your model.
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Certified filter (check contaminant list) varies
Open the NSF listing and confirm the exact chemical before you buy.
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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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