What was found in Clermont'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 | 4900 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 260 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 11/14 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 160.49 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 150 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 124 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 123 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 76.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.4 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 21 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 16.5 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.8 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 10/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.4 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.3 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.3 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.9 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1260 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Clermont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLERMONT EAST WATER SYSTEM (2 WPS) | 39,279 |
| LAKE UTILITY SERVICES INC NORTH (8 WPS) | 24,798 |
| LAKE UTILITY SERVICES INC SOUTH | 13,198 |
| CLERMONT, CITY OF (2 WPS) | 10,048 |
| SOUTHLAKE UTILITIES | 9,950 |
| SUGARLOAF WATER TREATMENT PLANT | 5,807 |
| CLERBROOK RV RESORTS (2 WPS) | 3,142 |
| LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | 1,500 |
| ORANGE LAKE MH COMMUNITY | 615 |
| BEE'S RV RESORT | 245 |
| TORCHLIGHT MOBILE HOME PARK | 230 |
| HIGHLANDS MOBILE HOME PARK | 130 |
| OAK LANE TRAILER PARK | 109 |
| VACATION VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS | 58 |
Frequently asked questions about Clermont tap water
Is Clermont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Clermont. 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 Clermont?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Clermont, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clermont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clermont include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.