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TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 28,875 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6521784
Violations
17

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – January 8, 2025Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2024 – April 2, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: April 1, 2024 – April 2, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Verify 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 TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM

Is TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM detected?

66 contaminants were tested in TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM serve?

TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 28,875 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Tarpon Springs.

What type of water does TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM provide?

TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6521784.

How does TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Florida?

TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Tarpon Springs