D28/100
HAINES CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 30,545 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6532232
Violations
26
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 329.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
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 HAINES CITY, CITY OF
Is HAINES CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HAINES CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 26 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HAINES CITY, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in HAINES CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HAINES CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HAINES CITY, CITY OF has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does HAINES CITY, CITY OF serve?
HAINES CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 30,545 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Haines City.
What type of water does HAINES CITY, CITY OF provide?
HAINES CITY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6532232.
How does HAINES CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
HAINES CITY, CITY OF scores 28/100 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.