C54/100
LAKE WALES, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,722 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6532234
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 520.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
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 WALES, CITY OF
Is LAKE WALES, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LAKE WALES, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (54/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 12 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAKE WALES, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in LAKE WALES, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAKE WALES, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAKE WALES, CITY OF has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAKE WALES, CITY OF serve?
LAKE WALES, CITY OF serves approximately 18,722 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Lake Wales.
What type of water does LAKE WALES, CITY OF provide?
LAKE WALES, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6532234.
How does LAKE WALES, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
LAKE WALES, CITY OF scores 54/100 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.