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LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,584 people · Florida

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

FL6530321

Violations

32

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
PFOS	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

12

Violations (last 5yr)

1

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.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 22, 2022Enforcement: 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 LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF

Is LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF water safe to drink?

LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF serve?

LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF serves approximately 5,584 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Lake Alfred.

What type of water does LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF provide?

LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6530321.

How does LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?

LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF scores 53/100 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.

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