What was found in Fruitland Park'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 | 1380 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 340 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 247 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.44 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 51 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 41 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.94 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 23 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 20 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.6 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3.9 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.3 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Toxaphene | 0.8600 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.3000 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Fruitland Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRUITLAND PARK, CITY OF (3 WPS) | 5,127 |
| LAKE GRIFFIN ISLES MHP (2 WTPS) | 1,212 |
| VALENCIA TERRACE SUBDIVISION | 750 |
| KING'S COVE SUBDIVISION | 732 |
| PINEY WOODS SUBDIVISION - 2 WTPS | 437 |
| HARBOR OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK | 421 |
| PICCIOLA ISLAND SUBDIVISION | 374 |
| EAGLES NEST ESTATES, LLC | 340 |
| SKYCREST SUBDIVISION | 308 |
| GRIFFWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK | 295 |
| LAKE IDLEWILD UTILITY COMPANY | 170 |
| PICCIOLA LANDING | 125 |
| CITRUS CIRCLE MOBILE HOME S/D | 88 |
| DUKES LANDING (MORGAN'S MHP ; FISH CAMP) | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Park tap water
Is Fruitland Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Fruitland Park. 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 Fruitland Park?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fruitland Park, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fruitland Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fruitland Park include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Barium. 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.