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Hungerford Tap Water Quality Report
Hungerford's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
People Served
504
Health-based violations since 2020
0
HUNGERFORD MUD 1. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jun 2022 ยท HUNGERFORD MUD 1
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Hungerford Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Hungerford's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
HUNGERFORD MUD 1, Hungerford's water system, serves 504 people. 1 other system is listed for Hungerford. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to HUNGERFORD MUD 1's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for HUNGERFORD MUD 1 is from Jun 2022.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Texas
Hungerford Water Service Areas

What these numbers actually mean for Hungerford, TX
We read Hungerford, TXโs published record and send you a short report โ which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 187 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Fluoride in Hungerford's water
HUNGERFORD MUD 1
PWSID TX2410052
HUNGERFORD MUD 1 reported 0.305 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
STRAIGHTWAY TRAINING CENTER
PWSID TX2410054
Fluoride was detected in 40.0% of STRAIGHTWAY TRAINING CENTER's samples (median below the detection limit).
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Recommended Water Filters for Hungerford
Based on Hungerford'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

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:

Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Filters for what Hungerford reported
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Advanced Microplastics Test
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
What Hungerford's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Hungerford includes iron and sulfate โ the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Hungerford, 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 Hungerford? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Wharton County well water testing and USGS risk data โ modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Hungerford
Hungerford's tap water measures 10.9 grains per gallon (187.0 mg/L) โ very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 10.9 gpg water in Hungerford โ 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 โ equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Texas as a whole, read water softener cost in Texas โ priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hungerford Tap Water
Hungerford's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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