What was found in Crescent City'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 | 1070 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 370 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 320 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 314.2 µg/L 524% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 260 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 27 µg/L 540% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 5.7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.6 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.6 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 1.6 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | 0.4600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 600 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.4400 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.3900 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.3900 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.3600 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.3200 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.2800 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.2600 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.2400 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.2200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.1800 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.1700 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 0.1200 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.1200 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Crescent City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CRESCENT CITY WTP | 1,900 |
| RPUMA | 1,000 |
| BASS CAPITAL MHP | 99 |
| CRESCENT HILLS SUBDIVISION | 88 |
| MOUNT ROYAL COMMON PROPERTY | 86 |
Frequently asked questions about Crescent City tap water
Is Crescent City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Crescent City. 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 Crescent City?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Crescent City, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Crescent City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Crescent City include Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 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.