What was found in Lake Mary'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 | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 340 µg/L — LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69.99499999999999 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.705999999999996 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 17.4 µg/L 249% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 7 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.079999999999998 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 9.1 µg/L — LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5.96 µg/L — LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.9 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.541 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6700 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3950 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.1000 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 0.2950 µg/L — LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.2100 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST · 19,925 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0021 mg/L — LAKE MARY, CITY OF · 17,066 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lake Mary
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEMINOLE COUNTY NORTHEAST | 19,925 |
| LAKE MARY, CITY OF | 17,066 |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mary tap water
Is Lake Mary tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Lake Mary. 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 Mary?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lake Mary, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lake Mary's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lake Mary include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 1,1-Dichloroethylene. 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.