What was found in Live Oak'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 | 1330 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1210 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.3 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.9 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 26.8 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 18.3 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 7.75 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.7 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 6.1 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 2.1 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.6 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.1 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Live Oak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LIVE OAK WTP | 6,850 |
| SUWANNEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | 3,950 |
| ADVENT CHRISTIAN VILLAGE | 800 |
| WAYNE FRIER'S MOBILE HOME PARK | 310 |
| FLORIDA SHERIFF'S BOYS RANCH | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak tap water
Is Live Oak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Live Oak. 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 Live Oak?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Live Oak, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Live Oak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Live Oak include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrite. 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.