Is Corpus Christi tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested October 2023

Can you drink the tap water in Corpus Christi?

Corpus Christi tap water has 2 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including lithium at 2,6× the limit (tested October 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Corpus Christi tap water

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The health risk for Corpus Christi

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.

lithium, PFPeA above limit.

lithium concentration (µg/L) October 2023

0 µg/L 10 µg/L 50 µg/L

26.200 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

10 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

162% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 26.200 µg/L

Certified Filters for Corpus Christi Tap Water

lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium Tested: October 2023 · Stevens WTP	26.200 µg/L	10 µg/L	162% above limit
PFPeA Tested: October 2023 · Stevens WTP	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	13% above limit

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Stevens WTP · Tested: October 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
lithium	26.200 µg/L	10 µg/L	162% above limit
PFPeA	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	13% above limit
PFBA	0.011 µg/L	6 µg/L	0.2% of limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)

Last tested October 2023

Last page update 2026-03-31

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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