What was found in Moore Haven'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 894 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 360.15 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 220 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.98 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 137.36 µg/L — RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.905 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 112.912 µg/L — RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 34 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.89 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 26.6 µg/L — RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 12.77 µg/L — RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 11.83 µg/L — RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloromethane | 5.33 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.42 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC · 120 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOORE HAVEN WTP · 3,735 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Moore Haven
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOORE HAVEN WTP | 3,735 |
| LAKEPORT WATER ASSOCIATION | 1,663 |
| RIVER OAKS UTILITIES, LLC | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Moore Haven tap water
Is Moore Haven tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Moore Haven. 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 Moore Haven?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Moore Haven, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Moore Haven's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Moore Haven include Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. 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.