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Is La Porte tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — La Porte scores 93/100.

Safety Score
93
out of 100

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La Porte

Texas

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Is La Porte tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — La Porte scores 93/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in La Porte. We found 38 total violations (1 unresolved).

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in La Porte?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to La Porte, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. The high safety score (93/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for La Porte

38
Violations (5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving La Porte.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Porte tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — La Porte scores 93/100.

How many water systems serve La Porte?

La Porte is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in La Porte?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for La Porte.

What is the water quality score for La Porte?

The water quality score for La Porte is 93 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in La Porte?

The top contaminants detected in La Porte include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
93/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
2
Population
37,592

La Porte Water Quality Summary

La Porte, TX receives a water quality score of 93/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

La Porte's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

La Porte's score of 93 is 17 points above the Texas state average of 76, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Texas water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.00235 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving La Porte (2)

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