What was found in Lutz'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 | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 9/16 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 980 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 584.79 µg/L 731% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 360 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 180 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/16 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 123.95 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 32 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 23 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.6 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 9/16 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 11/16 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 9/16 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 10/16 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 10/16 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.1 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.09813 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/16 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.3900 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.2000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0116 mg/L 77% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 16/16 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lutz
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINDEMERE UTILITY | 3,080 |
| PARADISE LAKES | 1,173 |
| SUNRISE MHP | 375 |
| THE LAKES OF WELLINGTON | 260 |
| HCWRD/SAN REMO SUBDIVISION | 232 |
| LIVINGSTON MHP | 130 |
| SUNSET MANOR | 74 |
| GROVE MHP | 68 |
| TAMPA SUN ESTATES #6 | 66 |
| HCWRD/CYPRESS COVE SUBDIVISION | 59 |
| PALMS OF LUTZ | 45 |
| PINE TREE VILLAGE MHP | 40 |
| BURRELL DUPLEXES | 30 |
| SILVER STAR MHP | 25 |
| MG TRAILER PARK | 25 |
| LAKE ROSE VILLAGE | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Lutz tap water
Is Lutz tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Lutz. 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 Lutz?
16 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lutz, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lutz's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lutz include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper, 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.