What was found in Orlando'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 2000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 838 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 440 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 15/21 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118.89 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 19/21 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 91.6 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 19/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 31 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 11 µg/L 220% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 11 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10.6 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.9 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 4.4 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 9/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 10/21 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3700 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.2100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0094 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 21/21 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Orlando
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION | 536,466 |
| OCUD/EASTERN WATER SYSTEM (2 WP) | 293,374 |
| OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS) | 206,742 |
| OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) | 80,738 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | 44,103 |
| FLAMINGO CROSSING (CONSEC.) | 9,704 |
| PLURIS-WEDGEFIELD INC | 6,157 |
| TAFT WATER ASSOCIATION | 4,232 |
| STARLIGHT RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES | 1,221 |
| CRESCENT HEIGHTS S/D(CONSEC) | 969 |
| HIDDEN VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | 907 |
| OCUD/NORTHEAST RESORT (CONSECUTIVE) | 772 |
| SILVER STAR VILLAGE (2 WPS) | 639 |
| OCUD/DAETWYLER SHORES (CONSEC) | 189 |
| ONE GOLDEN OAK (CONSECUTIVE) | 175 |
| PINE ISLE MOBILE VILLA | 127 |
| BIG OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK | 125 |
| UNIVERSITY SUN ESTATES - COLLEGE PARK | 90 |
| UNIVERSITY SUN ESTATES 2;3 | 78 |
| J;C MHP | 40 |
| SHADY OAKS TRAILER PARK | 38 |
Frequently asked questions about Orlando tap water
Is Orlando tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Orlando. 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 Orlando?
21 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Orlando, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orlando's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orlando include Barium, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.