What was found in Hernando'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.62 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 390.065 µg/L — CROFT BAY VILLAGE · 48 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 53 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 249 µg/L — VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.2985 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 72.954 µg/L — VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 21.9 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.885 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.29 µg/L — VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.625 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.495 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7700 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 0.9000 µg/L — VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 0.5000 µg/L — CROFT BAY VILLAGE · 48 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: VENTURA VILLAGE · 100 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2950 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: CROFT BAY VILLAGE · 48 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.1697 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GREENBRIAR I · 300 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — CROFT BAY VILLAGE · 48 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hernando
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENBRIAR I | 300 |
| VENTURA VILLAGE | 100 |
| CROFT BAY VILLAGE | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Hernando tap water
Is Hernando tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Hernando. 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 Hernando?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hernando, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hernando's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hernando include Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, TTHM, Copper. 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.