D20/100
PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,493 people · Florida
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
FL1230545
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.80 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 1100.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 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 PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF
Is PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (20/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF detected?
70 contaminants were tested in PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF serve?
PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF serves approximately 12,493 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Port St. Joe.
What type of water does PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF provide?
PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF 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 FL1230545.
How does PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
PORT ST. JOE, CITY OF scores 20/100 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.