What’s in My Tap? A ZIP‑Code Guide to U.S. Water Contaminants

Lets Find out exactly what’s flowing from your faucet—and how to fix it.

Why You Should Care About Local Water Quality

Even though U.S. utilities must meet federal limits for 90 regulated contaminants, more than 300 different chemicals have been detected nationwide. Many appear at levels scientists say are no longer safe, especially PFAS “forever chemicals,” nitrates, lead, and disinfection by‑products. Recent EPA data show that nearly 90 million Americans still receive water with PFAS above proposed limits.

The Four Contaminant Families to Watch

Family	Common Sources	Potential Health Risks
Heavy Metals (lead, arsenic, chromium‑6)	Aging pipes, industrial runoff	Neurological damage, cancer
“Forever Chemicals” (PFAS)	Non‑stick cookware, firefighting foam	Thyroid issues, immune suppression
Disinfection By‑Products (THMs, HAAs)	Chlorine reacting with organic matter	Increased cancer risk
Agricultural Nitrates	Fertilizers, animal waste	Methemoglobinemia (“blue‑baby” syndrome), cancer

How to Use a ZIP‑Code Lookup

1. Enter your 5‑digit ZIP.
2. Our database pulls the latest EPA / EWG and independent lab results.
3. You receive a personalized PDF ranking contaminants from “Below Health Guideline” to “Exceeds Legal Limit.”

Interactive Form – Get Your Free Report

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What Your Report Includes

- Contaminant scorecard vs. legal & health‑based limits
- Primary sources (e.g., agriculture, industrial, plumbing)
- Health implications with doctor‑reviewed citations
- Custom filter roadmap—which EuroGuard cartridge or system best removes each contaminant

Interpreting the Results

• Green (Safe) – below stringent health guidelines
• Yellow (Caution) – above guideline but below EPA limit
• Red (Action Needed) – exceeds legal limit; install certified filtration immediately

If your ZIP shows lead > 15 ppb or PFAS > 4 ppt, the CDC recommends using a certified filter or alternate water source.

How EuroGuard Solves It

Contaminant	EuroGuard Solution	Certification
Chlorine, Taste & Odor	Carbon Cartridge	NSF/ANSI 42
Lead, Heavy Metals	Carbon + UF Cartridge	NSF/ANSI 53
PFAS & Pesticides	Carbon Max Cartridge	Independent PFAS lab test
Limescale	Anti‑Scale Cartridge	Internal 20,000‑L test

*All cartridges fit standard gravity units—including Berkey®, Alexapure®, and EuroGuard.*

Takeaway

Your tap water quality can vary block by block. Use the ZIP‑Code tool to know exactly what you’re drinking—and let EuroGuard give you the fastest path to cleaner, healthier water.

Ready to see your report? Scroll back to the form and enter your ZIP—knowledge (and cleaner water) is one click away.

Need help choosing a cartridge? Chat with our U.S. support team for personalized guidance.