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HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,483 people · Florida

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

FL6277060

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
PFOS	0.016 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
PFOA	0.005 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
Lead (90th percentile)	0.002 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST

Is HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST water safe to drink?

HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST detected?

31 contaminants were tested in HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST have any EPA violations?

Yes, HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST serve?

HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST serves approximately 9,483 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Brooksville.

What type of water does HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST provide?

HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6277060.

How does HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST compare to other utilities in Florida?

HERNANDO CO UTL-EAST scores 57/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Brooksville