B69/100
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,243 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL1660196
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF
Is DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF water safe to drink?
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF serve?
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF serves approximately 12,243 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Defuniak Springs.
What type of water does DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF provide?
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL1660196.
How does DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS W/S, CITY OF scores 69/100 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.