What was found in Bushnell'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 103 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 7220 µg/L — OAK TREE CIRCLE PARK LLC · 70 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 490 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 176 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: OAK TREE CIRCLE PARK LLC · 70 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 68.95 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.32 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 53 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: ISLEWORTH · 60 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.44 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 51.765 µg/L — SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION · 2,008 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4.16 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 27.79 µg/L — ISLEWORTH · 60 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.185 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 11.2 µg/L — SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION · 2,008 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 6.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 5.845 µg/L — JUMPER CREEK UTILITY COMPANY · 115 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.92 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION · 2,008 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.53 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: JUMPER CREEK UTILITY COMPANY · 115 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.055 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: JUMPER CREEK UTILITY COMPANY · 115 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.4600 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.4000 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: ISLEWORTH · 60 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: ISLEWORTH · 60 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: ISLEWORTH · 60 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: JUMPER CREEK UTILITY COMPANY · 115 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) · 3,047 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0023 mg/L — SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION · 2,008 people · 2024 | 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 Bushnell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUSHNELL, CITY OF (2 WPS) | 3,047 |
| SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | 2,008 |
| JUMPER CREEK UTILITY COMPANY | 115 |
| OAK TREE CIRCLE PARK LLC | 70 |
| ISLEWORTH | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Bushnell tap water
Is Bushnell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Bushnell. 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 Bushnell?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bushnell, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bushnell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bushnell include Nitrate, Fluoride, Toluene, Barium, TTHM. 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.