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LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,692 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6280286
Violations
17

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify 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: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2025 – August 4, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – October 2, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2024 – September 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2023 – November 21, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2023 – November 21, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 PLACID, TOWN OF

Is LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 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 PLACID, TOWN OF detected?

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

Does LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF serve?

LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF serves approximately 4,692 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Lake Placid.

What type of water does LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF provide?

LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6280286.

How does LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Florida?

LAKE PLACID, TOWN OF scores 68/100 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.

Cities Served

Lake Placid