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TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,500 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL4501438
Violations
22

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.90 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.010 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
292.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

7

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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 3Unresolved

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 RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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 RuleVerify 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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 TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF

Is TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF water safe to drink?

TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF detected?

74 contaminants were tested in TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF serve?

TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF serves approximately 15,500 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Tequesta.

What type of water does TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF provide?

TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4501438.

How does TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF compare to other utilities in Florida?

TEQUESTA PWS, VILLAGE OF 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

Tequesta