What was found in Cocoa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 718 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 127 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 77.7 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 26.82 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 16.1 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13.5 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.4 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2000 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.1000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.0900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.0400 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cocoa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COCOA, CITY OF | 294,039 |
Frequently asked questions about Cocoa tap water
Is Cocoa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Cocoa. 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 Cocoa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cocoa, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cocoa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cocoa include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Uranium. 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.