What was found in Eglin Afb'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 | 948 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1180 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.95 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39.73 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 37.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.075 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 22 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 20.2 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 16.67 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 16 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.697 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.875 µg/L — EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP · 1,500 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 4 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5.4 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 4.76 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.92 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.48 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.9600 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP · 134 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.2795 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 0.3070 µg/L — EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN WEST/HOUSING · 3,500 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP · 134 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.1000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.0730 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0369 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP · 134 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0092 mg/L 61% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EGLIN MAIN · 4,169 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0120 mg/L — EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP · 134 people · 2024 | 4/4 | LCR |
| Heptachlor | 0.0061 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L Highest in the city: EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP · 134 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
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 Eglin Afb
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EGLIN MAIN | 4,169 |
| EGLIN WEST/HOUSING | 3,500 |
| EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP | 1,500 |
| EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP | 134 |
Frequently asked questions about Eglin Afb tap water
Is Eglin Afb tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Eglin Afb. 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 Eglin Afb?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Eglin Afb, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eglin Afb's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eglin Afb include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Copper, Antimony, Total. 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.