Water system
Rainelle Water Dept
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What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- The system’s latest lead 90th-percentile result is above today’s 15 ppb action level. That does not mean every home is over the limit — lead often comes from plumbing in the building — but it is a red flag. Flush cold water before drinking and consider a certified lead filter until you can test your own tap.
- Should I use a filter?
- Yes, we recommend considering one. Lead results are high enough that a certified lead-reduction filter is a sensible precaution.
- What kind of filter?
- For lead, choose NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction (or RO under 58). 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: 13 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 22 monitoring/reporting violations; 5 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile ABOVE 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 percentile19.2 ppb2026-06-30
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
Above today’s 15 ppb lead action level. Ask your utility about corrosion control and test water at your tap.
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Selenium | Archived |
| 2025-10-11 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Unaddressed |
| 2025-09-29 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Archived |
| 2024-10-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-10-16 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2024-07-02 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Resolved |
| 2024-02-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2023-07-09 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-07-09 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Required treatment not done | Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Consumer Confidence Rule | Unaddressed |
| 2023-06-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2023-04-01 | Contaminant above legal limit | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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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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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