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Not health advice. Contact your local water utility for concerns.
Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Matched to what EPA's records actually show for CITY OF BOWIE (grade B, 89/100) — not to what sells.
EPA SDWIS/ECHO 2026Q2 · UCMR5 (2023–2026, July 2026 release) · SYR4 six-year review 2012–2019 · Full Bowie water quality report · Methodology
Match the filter to the violated rule. CITY OF BOWIE has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years but no lead, PFAS or SYR4 result that trips our thresholds. Open the violation table on the city report, note the rule (e.g.
Based on EPA records for CITY OF BOWIE, yes: match the filter to the violated rule is the first fix (see the evidence table above).
An NSF/ANSI 42 carbon pitcher or faucet filter for chlorine taste; add NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction if your home predates 1986.
CITY OF BOWIE's latest Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile result was 0 ppb (2018-01-01 to 2020-12-31), below the 15 ppb action level. Lead enters from service lines and home plumbing, so test at the tap if your home is older.
No. None of the 58 UCMR5 PFAS results for CITY OF BOWIE (2024-03-28 to 2024-08-29) were at or above the reporting limit.
Look for: Depends on the contaminant named in the violation
CITY OF BOWIE has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years but no lead, PFAS or SYR4 result that trips our thresholds. Open the violation table on the city report, note the rule (e.g. coliform, nitrate, TTHM, arsenic), and choose a filter certified for that contaminant. Reverse osmosis covers the widest range; bacteria need UV or boiling, not a filter.
| Evidence | Result | EPA limit | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | no measured value reported | — | 2024-10-17 | EPA SDWIS/ECHO 2026Q2 |
Look for: Certified lab (Tap Score)
Utility data describes water leaving CITY OF BOWIE. Lead, copper and some PFAS enter between the main and your faucet, so a mail-in lab test is the only way to know what your household actually drinks — and the cheapest way to avoid buying a filter you do not need.
Rows are the contaminants EPA data actually flags for Bowie. ✓ removes (when certified) · ◐ only specific certified models or media · ✗ does not remove.
| Removes | Pitcher | Under-sink carbon | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead from household plumbing (precaution) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chlorine taste and odor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Typical cost | typically $25–$50 + filters | typically $40–$150 | typically $150–$400 |
| Install | none (renters) | under the sink, ~15 min | under sink + faucet; drain line |
| Certification to look for | NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 | NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 | NSF/ANSI 58 |
| Verified picks | ZeroWater 10-cup · Brita Elite · Waterdrop pitchers | Waterdrop TSA · Waterdrop 10UA | APEC ROES-50 · Waterdrop tankless RO |
Cost ranges are typical retail prices, not quotes. Removal marks describe the filter class when certified for that contaminant — always check the NSF/ANSI listing of the exact cartridge. Full pitcher vs under-sink vs faucet comparison →
A certified mail-in lab test shows exactly what's in your water — contaminants plus dozens of other contaminants — with EPA-grade accuracy. Know your real levels before spending on a filter.
Certified lab · results in days
CITY OF BOWIE has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years.
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