B71/100
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 172,040 people · Florida
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
FL5084100
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 966.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.010 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – May 24, 2024Enforcement: 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 CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES
Is CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES water safe to drink?
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES serve?
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES serves approximately 172,040 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Port Charlotte.
What type of water does CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES provide?
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is FL5084100.
How does CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Florida?
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES scores 71/100 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.