This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST
Is DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST water safe to drink?
DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST detected?
21 contaminants were tested in DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST have any EPA violations?
Yes, DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST serve?
DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST serves approximately 3,134 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Arcadia.
What type of water does DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST provide?
DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6140451.
How does DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST compare to other utilities in Florida?
DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST scores 22/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.