Water system
City of Welch
D
EPA name: Welch City of
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, City of Welch 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 Welch has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (4 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: 4 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 17 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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 percentile1.2 ppb2023-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-10 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2025-11-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Archived |
| 2025-10-31 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2025-09-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | TTHM | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Archived |
| 2025-04-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Nitrite | Archived |
| 2025-02-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Resolved |
| 2025-02-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Resolved |
| 2024-06-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | Resolved |
| 2024-06-01 | Missed or late testing | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-11-14 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-11-14 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-11-14 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-08-07 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-08-07 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-08-07 | Required treatment not done | Groundwater Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Nitrite | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Missed or late testing/reporting | Chlorine | 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.
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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