F0/100
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,700 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
—
System ID
FL2621102
Violations
80
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2023 – November 20, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
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 – March 29, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
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 – March 29, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022Enforcement: 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 BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY
Is BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 80 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY has 80 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 43 are health-based violations.
How many people does BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY serve?
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 2,700 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Steinhatchee.
What type of water does BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY provide?
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is FL2621102.
How does BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Florida?
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY 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.