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Port Lavaca, TX
CITY OF PORT LAVACA

Is Port Lavaca tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: November 2024
Action Advised
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested November 2024

Can you drink the tap water in Port Lavaca?

Port Lavaca tap water has 7 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including 6:2 FTS at 10,2× the limit (tested November 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Port Lavaca tap water
Water filter for Port Lavaca tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Contaminants above EPA limits detected in Port Lavaca. Fastest way to reduce exposure.
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The health risk for Port Lavaca

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • 6:2 FTS, lithium, PFBS, PFPeA above limit.
6:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) November 2024
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.1 µg/L
0.051 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
920% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.051 µg/L
Certified Filters for Port Lavaca Tap Water

6:2 FTS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Port Lavaca tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Best for renters or quick setup. No installation needed.
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Water filter recommendation for Port Lavaca tap water: Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
Best for homeowners. Heavy-duty filtration for long-term protection.
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS
Tested: November 2024 · GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM		 0.051 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 920% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2024 · GBRA Water Intertie		 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 250% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: November 2024 · GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM		 0.008 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 170% above limit
lithium
Tested: November 2024 · GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM		 19.300 µg/L 10 µg/L 93% above limit
lithium
Tested: January 2024 · GBRA Water Intertie		 14.900 µg/L 10 µg/L 49% above limit
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GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM · Tested: November 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.051 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 920% above limit
PFPeA 0.008 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 170% above limit
lithium 19.300 µg/L 10 µg/L 93% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 17% above limit
PFHxS 0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 41% of limit
PFHxA 0.005 µg/L 3 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
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 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
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
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

GBRA Water Intertie · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 250% above limit
lithium 14.900 µg/L 10 µg/L 49% above limit
PFBS 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 13% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 56% of limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.006 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% 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
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
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 (6:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)
Last tested November 2024
Last page update 2026-03-31

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