B72/100
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,000 people · Florida
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL4130089
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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 BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF
Is BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF serve?
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF serves approximately 6,000 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Bay Harbor Islands.
What type of water does BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF provide?
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4130089.
How does BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS TOWN OF scores 72/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.