B72/100

NETTLES ISLAND — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,056 people · Florida

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
System ID
FL4565198
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

16

Violations (last 5yr)

15

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: February 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: February 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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 RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify 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 NETTLES ISLAND

Is NETTLES ISLAND water safe to drink?

NETTLES ISLAND water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NETTLES ISLAND detected?

1 contaminants were tested in NETTLES ISLAND's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NETTLES ISLAND have any EPA violations?

Yes, NETTLES ISLAND has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does NETTLES ISLAND serve?

NETTLES ISLAND serves approximately 3,056 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Jensen Beach.

What type of water does NETTLES ISLAND provide?

NETTLES ISLAND sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4565198.

How does NETTLES ISLAND compare to other utilities in Florida?

NETTLES ISLAND scores 72/100 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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