F0/100

OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 20,000 people · Florida

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

FL4470257

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
chlorate	1360.00 µg/L	—	210.00 µg/L	Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)	0.005 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

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify 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

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 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: 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

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: October 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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify 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

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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Verify 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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 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: October 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – February 12, 2024Enforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: 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 OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY

Is OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 68 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY detected?

69 contaminants were tested in OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY has 68 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 18 are health-based violations.

How many people does OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY serve?

OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY serves approximately 20,000 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Okeechobee.

What type of water does OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY provide?

OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is FL4470257.

How does OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Florida?

OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). 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

Okeechobee