D26/100
PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 67,205 people · Florida
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
FL1030515
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 250.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF
Is PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF water safe to drink?
PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF serve?
PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF serves approximately 67,205 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Panama City Beach.
What type of water does PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF provide?
PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is FL1030515.
How does PANAMA CITY BEACH CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
PANAMA CITY BEACH 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.