F10/100
ORANGE CITY UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,507 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL3640946
Violations
24
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 626.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – August 4, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 ORANGE CITY UTILITIES
Is ORANGE CITY UTILITIES water safe to drink?
ORANGE CITY UTILITIES water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ORANGE CITY UTILITIES detected?
46 contaminants were tested in ORANGE CITY UTILITIES's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ORANGE CITY UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, ORANGE CITY UTILITIES has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does ORANGE CITY UTILITIES serve?
ORANGE CITY UTILITIES serves approximately 12,507 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Orange City.
What type of water does ORANGE CITY UTILITIES provide?
ORANGE CITY UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL3640946.
How does ORANGE CITY UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Florida?
ORANGE CITY UTILITIES scores 10/100 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.