B78/100
FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,113 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL1460144
Violations
7
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 FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF
Is FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF water safe to drink?
FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (78/100), 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 FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF serve?
FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF serves approximately 24,113 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Walton Beach.
What type of water does FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF provide?
FORT WALTON 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 FL1460144.
How does FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF scores 78/100 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.