B74/100

LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,325 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
FL6280162
Violations
11

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.48 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify on EPA.gov

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 JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS

Is LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS water safe to drink?

LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS detected?

2 contaminants were tested in LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS serve?

LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS serves approximately 1,325 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Sebring.

What type of water does LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS provide?

LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6280162.

How does LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS compare to other utilities in Florida?

LAKE JOSEPHINE HEIGHTS scores 74/100 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.

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