F0/100
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,834 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL1570384
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 4.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2020.
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 JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT.
Is JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. water safe to drink?
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. detected?
2 contaminants were tested in JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 17 are health-based violations.
How many people does JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. serve?
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. serves approximately 1,834 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Jay.
What type of water does JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. provide?
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL1570384.
How does JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. compare to other utilities in Florida?
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.