B76/100
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 272,267 people · Florida
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
FL6581591
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 7880.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
chlorate | 781.00 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
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST
Is SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST water safe to drink?
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST detected?
76 contaminants were tested in SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium, chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST have any EPA violations?
Yes, SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST serve?
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST serves approximately 272,267 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Sarasota.
What type of water does SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST provide?
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST 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 FL6581591.
How does SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST compare to other utilities in Florida?
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.