What was found in Immokalee'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 | 841.85 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 187 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.9705 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.4285 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 29.34 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20.625 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.6 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.75 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 4.6 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 1.855 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IMMOKALEE WATER · 26,841 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Immokalee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IMMOKALEE WATER | 26,841 |
Frequently asked questions about Immokalee tap water
Is Immokalee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Immokalee. 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 Immokalee?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Immokalee, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Immokalee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Immokalee include Fluoride, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.