A85/100
BRADENTON CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 58,584 people · Florida
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
FL6410182
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 2760.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
chlorate | 817.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
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 BRADENTON CITY OF
Is BRADENTON CITY OF water safe to drink?
BRADENTON CITY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BRADENTON CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BRADENTON CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium, chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BRADENTON CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRADENTON CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR.
How many people does BRADENTON CITY OF serve?
BRADENTON CITY OF serves approximately 58,584 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Bradenton.
What type of water does BRADENTON CITY OF provide?
BRADENTON CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is FL6410182.
How does BRADENTON CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
BRADENTON CITY OF scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.