A80/100
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,538 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
FL6604862
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.42 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2007.
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 LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS
Is LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS water safe to drink?
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS detected?
67 contaminants were tested in LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS have any EPA violations?
Yes, LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MR.
How many people does LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS serve?
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS serves approximately 25,538 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: The Villages.
What type of water does LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS provide?
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6604862.
How does LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS compare to other utilities in Florida?
LITTLE SUMTER UTILITIES 3WPS scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.