Ben Bolt Tap Water Quality Report
Ben Bolt's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
People Served
1,950
Health-based violations since 2020
33
JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jun 2022 · JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Ben Bolt Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Ben Bolt's water has 4 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Ben Bolt's water.
JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1, Ben Bolt's water system, serves 1,950 people. 1 other system is listed for Ben Bolt. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for JIM WELLS COUNTY FWSD 1 is from Jun 2022.
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Ben Bolt Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Ben Bolt, TX
We read Ben Bolt, TX’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 11 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 195 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Ben Bolt
Based on Ben Bolt's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 11 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
With 4 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Ben Bolt's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Ben Bolt includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Ben Bolt, 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 Ben Bolt? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Jim Wells County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Ben Bolt
Ben Bolt's tap water measures 3.7 grains per gallon (64.0 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 3.7 gpg water in Ben Bolt — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Texas as a whole, read water softener cost in Texas — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Bolt Tap Water
Ben Bolt's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Ben Bolt's water.
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