What was found in Daytona Beach'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 | 709 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91.5335 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 60 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.242 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.9 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.995 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.98 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.5871 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0190 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF · 87,534 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Daytona Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DAYTONA BEACH, CITY OF | 87,534 |
Frequently asked questions about Daytona Beach tap water
Is Daytona Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Daytona Beach. 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 Daytona Beach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Daytona Beach, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Daytona Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Daytona Beach include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Nitrite, 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.