Water system
Zapata County Waterworks Swtp
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, Zapata County Waterworks Swtp 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?
- Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
- What kind of filter?
- For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA | 1.1 ppt | 3.2 ppt | none | 1/3 |
5 PFAS tested and not detected
PFOS, PFHxS, PFOA, HFPO-DA, PFNA (3 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).
Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 0 (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 27 ppb.
Lead and copper
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-06-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
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Coliform/E. coli
NSF/ANSI 55 Class A (UV)Boil water notice—follow utilityChlorine/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.