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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · TX0700031

City of Red Oak

City of Red Oak serves 18,577 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit.

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Purity ScoreHow the 100 is builtTX0700031 · 18,577 served
100/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
4
not detected
27
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
18,577
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Texas
Cities
1
Red Oak
Records
31 results
latest 2024
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    4 detected · 25 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

4 detected results, by distance from their limit

  • PFBS
    Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)
    4.9ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFHxA
    Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
    5.8ng/L
    Within reference
  • PFBA
    Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    10.2ng/L
    Detected · no limit
  • PFPeA
    Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    6.1ng/L
    Detected · no limit
27 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

4,127service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace31
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead4,096

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

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  2. 02 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFBS 4.9 ng/L, below the 2000 ng/L EPA health advisory (+3 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, with PFBS/PFHxA/PFBA/PFPeA named on the listing
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Understand:PFAS in Red Oak

Commercial

Filters for the PFAS found in water from CITY OF RED OAK

★ Best available: Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M), the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does CITY OF RED OAK serve?

CITY OF RED OAK (PWS ID TX0700031) is a public water system serving 18,577 people in Red Oak, Texas.

Where does CITY OF RED OAK get its water?

CITY OF RED OAK is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does CITY OF RED OAK's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for CITY OF RED OAK holds 31 findings: 2 detected within the reference, 2 detected with no limit and 27 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is CITY OF RED OAK's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes CITY OF RED OAK's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this CITY OF RED OAK data?

The latest published record for CITY OF RED OAK is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from CITY OF RED OAK's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in CITY OF RED OAK?

Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in CITY OF RED OAK's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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  • Red Oak

As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-05-03 to 2024-02-26Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-05-03 to 2024-02-26Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)10.2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)4.9 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)5.8 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Below limitView evidence
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)6.1 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-05-03 to 2024-02-26Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-05-03 to 2024-02-26Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-08-23 to 2024-04-15Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2023-05-03 to 2024-02-26Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2024–2026 monitoring period (still open)Not detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: CITY OF RED OAK (TX0700031)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2024-04-15
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: CITY OF RED OAK (TX0700031)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2026
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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★ Best available
Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)Aquasana · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.
Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
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Also goodAquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)Aquasana · It treats only the water you pour through it, not the tap or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at Aquasana
Also goodSmartFlow® Reverse OsmosisAquasana · Treats only drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Aquasana
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Also goodiSpring RCC7AK Alkaline Reverse Osmosis SystemiSpring · It treats only the water from its own faucet and sends part of the water to the drain; the NSF listing for the plain RCC7AK covers dissolved solids, not lead or PFAS.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodiSpring RO5004F Tankless Reverse Osmosis System with UViSpring · Its PFAS and lead reduction claims are iSpring's own, with no third-party certification named for this model, and it treats only the water at its own faucet.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodWaterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and its pump needs electrical power under the sink.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
Also goodWaterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and still sends about one gallon to the drain for every three gallons it purifies.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
Also goodWaterdrop X12 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · Its IAPMO NSF/ANSI 58 certification covers TDS reduction only, so its PFAS and lead claims rest on Waterdrop's own SGS lab testing.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Waterdrop

★ Best available: iSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House Filter, the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

Filters for the PFAS found in water from CITY OF RED OAK
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★ Best availableiSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House FilteriSpring · It does not reduce total dissolved solids or soften hard water, and its PFAS result comes from SGS lab testing rather than an NSF/ANSI certification.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodHealthShield™Aquasana · Does not soften water or remove hardness minerals, and it needs a 120V outlet for its performance indicator.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Aquasana

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Lead service lines

Ask your utility first

CITY OF RED OAK reported 31 galvanized service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask CITY OF RED OAK whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.

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