A85/100
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 242,172 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL1170525
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA)
Is EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) water safe to drink?
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) detected?
73 contaminants were tested in EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) serve?
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) serves approximately 242,172 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Pensacola.
What type of water does EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) provide?
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL1170525.
How does EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) compare to other utilities in Florida?
EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ECUA) scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.