What was found in Frostproof'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 | 6100 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 520 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 476 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 274 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 6/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 147.5 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 113 µg/L 188% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 43 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.3 pCi/L 69% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 7.6 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 6.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.4 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 4.4 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.8 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.8 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1.5 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.0579 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.9500 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.8600 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.6000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 6/11 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.3200 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.2300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.2000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1900 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1600 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Toxaphene | 0.1200 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1100 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0960 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0690 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0530 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0120 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 11/11 | LCR |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0071 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0069 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.0068 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0063 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0063 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0061 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0060 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0052 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Frostproof
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FROSTPROOF, CITY OF | 3,425 |
| SOUTHEAST | 2,828 |
| CAMP INN ASSOCIATES, LLC | 1,500 |
| RAINBOW RV RESORT | 750 |
| LAKEMONT RIDGE HOME ; RV PARK | 469 |
| SOUTHERN PINES RESORT | 400 |
| WHISPERING PINES MHP | 215 |
| HICKORY LAKE ESTATES | 114 |
| SHEPHERD S/D | 100 |
| LAKEFRONT TRAILER PARK | 70 |
| PLEASANT VIEW MHP | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Frostproof tap water
Is Frostproof tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 50 contaminants in the water serving Frostproof. 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 Frostproof?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Frostproof, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Frostproof's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Frostproof include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrite, TTHM. 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.