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APALACHICOLA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,235 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL1190150
Violations
93

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About APALACHICOLA, CITY OF

Is APALACHICOLA, CITY OF water safe to drink?

APALACHICOLA, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 93 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has APALACHICOLA, CITY OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in APALACHICOLA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does APALACHICOLA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, APALACHICOLA, CITY OF has 93 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 43 are health-based violations.

How many people does APALACHICOLA, CITY OF serve?

APALACHICOLA, CITY OF serves approximately 5,235 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Apalachicola.

What type of water does APALACHICOLA, CITY OF provide?

APALACHICOLA, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL1190150.

How does APALACHICOLA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?

APALACHICOLA, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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