Is Rowlett tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested November 2025

Can you drink the tap water in Rowlett?

Rowlett tap water has 2 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested November 2025). PFPeA measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

Recommended for Rowlett tap water

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NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

Detected contaminants are below EPA limits. A certified filter adds an extra layer of protection.

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The health risk for Rowlett

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection — especially for children.

PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.

PFPeA concentration (µg/L) November 2025

0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L

0.003 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.003 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

100% of limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.003 µg/L

Add a Layer of Protection for Rowlett Tap Water

PFPeA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected below EPA limits. A certified filter can still add an extra layer of protection.

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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.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA Tested: August 2025 · North Texas MWD Intertie	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit

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North Texas MWD Intertie · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	100% of limit
PFHxA	0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	0.1% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below 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
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
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 (6:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)

Last tested November 2025

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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