What was found in Lake Alfred'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 | 9430 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 976 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 850 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.7 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.3 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 18 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 13 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 7.8 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.4 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.4602 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.3 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.8400 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6050 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toxaphene | 0.5100 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lake Alfred
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAKE ALFRED, CITY OF | 5,584 |
| WOODLAND LAKES MHP | 376 |
| STW PROPERTY DUPLEXES | 100 |
| PALM SHORES MOBILE VILLAGE, LLC | 35 |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Alfred tap water
Is Lake Alfred tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Lake Alfred. 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 Lake Alfred?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lake Alfred, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lake Alfred's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lake Alfred include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, 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.