D26/100
PALM BAY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 140,750 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL3050442
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
5 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
strontium | 2500.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
chlorate | 637.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: 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 PALM BAY, CITY OF
Is PALM BAY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
PALM BAY, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PALM BAY, CITY OF detected?
73 contaminants were tested in PALM BAY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), strontium, chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 5 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PALM BAY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PALM BAY, CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does PALM BAY, CITY OF serve?
PALM BAY, CITY OF serves approximately 140,750 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Palm Bay.
What type of water does PALM BAY, CITY OF provide?
PALM BAY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL3050442.
How does PALM BAY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
PALM BAY, CITY OF scores 26/100 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.