Frankton Tap Water Quality Report
Frankton's water quality meets all EPA MCLGs. All tested contaminants are within safe levels.
Utility
FRANKTON WATER WORKS
People Served
1,800
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
Is Frankton Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Frankton's tap water currently meets all EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs). All 1+ contaminants tested are within safe levels according to health-based guidelines. The water is considered safe to drink, though some people may still prefer filtered water for taste or extra protection.
The data below shows test results from 1 water utility serving 1,800 people in the Frankton area. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. This report was last updated .
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Recommended Water Filters for Frankton
Based on Frankton's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC
Everpure Residential H-300-NXT
NSF Certified:
Capacity
3001 gal
Filter Life
10 mo
Flow Rate
0.5 gpm
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Whirlpool Corporation
W11569861
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.52 gpm
Removes 22 contaminants:
+17 more
Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene, Turbidity
Santevia
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Verify Your Water Is Safe
While public data shows safe levels, many residents prefer independent testing for peace of mind—especially for unregulated contaminants.
SimpleLab
Standard Home Water Test
$232
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$369
Most comprehensive home water test including all standard tests plus additional parameters for ultimate peace of mind.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$636
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
What Frankton's water readings can explain
We publish a city-level hardness figure for Frankton, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Frankton? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Madison County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
What a water softener costs for Frankton's water
Frankton's tap water measures 20.7 grains per gallon (353.5 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 20.7 gpg water in Frankton — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full.
Frequently Asked Questions About Frankton Tap Water
Frankton's tap water currently meets all EPA MCLGs. All 1+ contaminants tested are within safe levels according to health-based guidelines. The water is considered safe to drink, though some people may still prefer filtered water for taste or extra protection.
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