What was found in Panacea'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 | 830 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 50.1 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.4 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 12 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.6 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 6 MFL 86% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.5 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Panacea
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PANACEA AREA WATER SYSTEM | 3,020 |
| ALLIGATOR POINT WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT | 1,400 |
Frequently asked questions about Panacea tap water
Is Panacea tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Panacea. 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 Panacea?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Panacea, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Panacea's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Panacea include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrite, Barium. 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.