What was found in Palm Harbor'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 | 6105 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 78 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.26 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 66.178 µg/L — INNISBROOK RESORT AND GOLF CLUB · 1,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.802 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 50.355 µg/L — INNISBROOK RESORT AND GOLF CLUB · 1,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16.7 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.57 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 4.8 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3.12 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 3.1 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.48078 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.16 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.8850 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG · 1,799 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — INNISBROOK RESORT AND GOLF CLUB · 1,400 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Palm Harbor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAKE TARPON MOBILE HOME VILLAG | 1,799 |
| INNISBROOK RESORT AND GOLF CLUB | 1,400 |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Harbor tap water
Is Palm Harbor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Palm Harbor. 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 Palm Harbor?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Palm Harbor, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Palm Harbor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Palm Harbor include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. 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.