What was found in Leesburg'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 | 21000 µg/L 210% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 33/40 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 38/40 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 305 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/40 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 220 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 32/40 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 200 µg/L 1333% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 17/40 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 200 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 6/40 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 99.6 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 39/40 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 88.9 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 39/40 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 50.6 µg/L 843% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 2/40 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 39/40 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 29/40 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11.5 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 5/40 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.4 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 27/40 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.6 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 26/40 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3.2 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 23/40 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 3 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.8 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 12/40 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.5 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.9600 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 6/40 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 9/40 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 7/40 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3180 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 8/40 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 3/40 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.2000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0130 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/40 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/40 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0085 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 40/40 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/40 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/40 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Leesburg
Frequently asked questions about Leesburg tap water
Is Leesburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Leesburg. 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 Leesburg?
40 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Leesburg, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leesburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leesburg include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lead. 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.