What was found in Auburndale's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5700 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 910 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 203 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 143 µg/L 179% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 14 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.705 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.2 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 5 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.4 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9500 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.8500 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.7000 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.4000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2400 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.2000 MFL 2.9% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.0800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Auburndale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AUBURNDALE, CITY OF | 35,239 |
| SUNRISE WATER, LLC | 456 |
| VAN LAKES | 344 |
| TOWER MANOR MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 310 |
| FLORIDA PALMS ESTATE LLC | 200 |
| CENTRAL LEISURE LAKE MHP ; RV | 194 |
| NORTH POINTE S/D | 192 |
| HAPPY DAY TRAILER PARK | 122 |
| FISH HAVEN, LLC | 66 |
Frequently asked questions about Auburndale tap water
Is Auburndale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Auburndale. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Auburndale?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Auburndale, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Auburndale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Auburndale include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.