C50/100
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 66,176 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL3420922
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS | 0.041 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.039 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – March 1, 2023Enforcement: 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 OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)
Is OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) water safe to drink?
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) detected?
73 contaminants were tested in OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFHxS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) have any EPA violations?
Yes, OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) serve?
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) serves approximately 66,176 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Ocala.
What type of water does OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) provide?
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL3420922.
How does OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) compare to other utilities in Florida?
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) scores 50/100 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.