What was found in Bradenton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 831 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 29 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 90 µg/L — BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.655 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.475 µg/L — HEATHER HILLS ESTATES · 700 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.265 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 51.97 µg/L — HEATHER HILLS ESTATES · 700 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.7 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30 µg/L — BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 13.65 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2023 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 4.975 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10 µg/L — BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1.905 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.9 µg/L — BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2017 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.315 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.14986 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.865 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2 µg/L — BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.9700 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.6140 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5900 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5585 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3850 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0655 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BRADENTON CITY OF · 58,584 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · 347,800 people · 2022 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Bradenton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT | 347,800 |
| BRADENTON CITY OF | 58,584 |
| HEATHER HILLS ESTATES | 700 |
| SUNNY SHORE WATER COMPANY | 450 |
| HARBOUR ISLES MASTER ASSOCIATION | 395 |
Frequently asked questions about Bradenton tap water
Is Bradenton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Bradenton. 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 Bradenton?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bradenton, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bradenton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bradenton include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.