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B79/100

CITY OF FORT MEADE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,455 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6530320
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

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: December 1, 2024 – December 3, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov

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 CITY OF FORT MEADE

Is CITY OF FORT MEADE water safe to drink?

CITY OF FORT MEADE water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CITY OF FORT MEADE detected?

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

Does CITY OF FORT MEADE have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF FORT MEADE has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON.

How many people does CITY OF FORT MEADE serve?

CITY OF FORT MEADE serves approximately 5,455 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Meade.

What type of water does CITY OF FORT MEADE provide?

CITY OF FORT MEADE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6530320.

How does CITY OF FORT MEADE compare to other utilities in Florida?

CITY OF FORT MEADE scores 79/100 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.

Cities Served

Fort Meade