A99/100
SARASOTA-CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 55,364 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6580326
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 1000.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 SARASOTA-CITY OF
Is SARASOTA-CITY OF water safe to drink?
SARASOTA-CITY OF water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SARASOTA-CITY OF detected?
73 contaminants were tested in SARASOTA-CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SARASOTA-CITY OF have any EPA violations?
No, SARASOTA-CITY OF has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does SARASOTA-CITY OF serve?
SARASOTA-CITY OF serves approximately 55,364 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Sarasota.
What type of water does SARASOTA-CITY OF provide?
SARASOTA-CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6580326.
How does SARASOTA-CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
SARASOTA-CITY OF scores 99/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.