Pasadena, TX Water Quality Report

Is Pasadena tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Pasadena, Texas. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.

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Is Pasadena tap water safe to drink? Pasadena tap water meets most federal EPA limits, but PFAS compounds have been detected at an average of 6.04 ppt across 9 compounds. A certified pitcher filter or reverse osmosis system is recommended for sensitive populations.

What contaminants are in Pasadena water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Pasadena water: lithium (33.9 ppt), 6:2 FTS (0.04 ppt), PFBA (0.01 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.

What filter should I use in Pasadena? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.

Pasadena Water Quality Summary

EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Pasadena drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 33.9 ppt across 2 water systems, representing an average of 6.04 ppt across 9 detected compounds.

Contamination Level: MODERATE – Moderate contamination – PFAS detected at meaningful levels; filtration recommended.

Top Detected Compounds

  • lithium: 33.9 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • 6:2 FTS: 0.04 ppt
  • PFBA: 0.01 ppt
  • PFHxA: 0.01 ppt
  • PFPeA: 0.01 ppt

Lead in Pasadena Water

EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 11 lead samples for Pasadena water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.005 mg/L (within the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.

EPA Violations in Pasadena

Pasadena public water systems have 1 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record, including Nitrate. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.

About the Data

These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Pasadena: approximately 153,300.

ZIP Codes Served

77501, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505

What Pasadena Residents Should Do

  1. Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
  2. Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
  3. If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
  4. Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually