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RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 46,762 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL4501229
Violations
161

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.023 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.013 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

14

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 24, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: June 1, 2024 – April 29, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2024 – April 29, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: December 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: June 1, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: June 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: June 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: June 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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 RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF

Is RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF water safe to drink?

RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 161 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF detected?

66 contaminants were tested in RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF has 161 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, RPT. 20 are health-based violations.

How many people does RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF serve?

RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF serves approximately 46,762 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Riviera Beach.

What type of water does RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF provide?

RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4501229.

How does RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?

RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF scores 0/100 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.

Cities Served

Riviera Beach