C53/100
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 87,534 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL3640275
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 586.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF
Is DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF water safe to drink?
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF detected?
73 contaminants were tested in DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF serve?
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF serves approximately 87,534 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Daytona Beach.
What type of water does DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF provide?
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL3640275.
How does DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF scores 53/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.