A88/100
VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,358 people · Florida
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL6581901
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 413.10 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 2017.
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 VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF
Is VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF water safe to drink?
VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MON.
How many people does VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF serve?
VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF serves approximately 31,358 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Venice.
What type of water does VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF provide?
VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL6581901.
How does VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF compare to other utilities in Florida?
VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF scores 88/100 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.