D23/100

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,954 people · Florida

Water Source

Purchased Groundwater

County

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System ID

FL4560971

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
PFOS	0.013 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
PFOA	0.006 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
Lead (90th percentile)	0.001 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov

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: July 1, 2025 – July 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: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 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: 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

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 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: 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 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

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND

Is NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND water safe to drink?

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND water receives a grade of D (23/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 34 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND detected?

51 contaminants were tested in NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND has 34 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND serve?

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND serves approximately 3,954 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Ft. Pierce.

What type of water does NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND provide?

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4560971.

How does NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND compare to other utilities in Florida?

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND scores 23/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Ft. Pierce