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ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,464 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6511311
Violations
24

Contaminant Test Results

5 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.40 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.076 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.027 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFHxS
0.011 µg/L0.010 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

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

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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

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 ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM

Is ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (37/100), which is considered poor. 4 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 ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM detected?

32 contaminants were tested in ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 4 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 5 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM serve?

ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 6,464 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Holiday.

What type of water does ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM provide?

ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6511311.

How does ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Florida?

ORANGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM scores 37/100 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

Holiday