What was found in Jensen Beach'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 520 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 307 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 220 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 200 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 130 µg/L 217% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 15.8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.8 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.2 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jensen Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARTIN CO UTILITIES | 104,105 |
| NETTLES ISLAND | 3,056 |
| INDIAN RIVER LANDING | 130 |
| LAKE MANOR MHP | 100 |
| PALM CIRCLE COTTAGES AND MHP | 99 |
Frequently asked questions about Jensen Beach tap water
Is Jensen Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Jensen Beach. 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 Jensen Beach?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jensen Beach, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jensen Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jensen Beach include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.