What was found in Stuart'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1000 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 105 µg/L 175% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 72 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 28.3 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 24.6 µg/L 1230% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 20.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 19.8 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 19.5 µg/L 390% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.3 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 17 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.8 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.8 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 3.34 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.4 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | 1.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 600 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.9900 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7600 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 0.6300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.4100 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.2900 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.2500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.2500 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.2500 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.2500 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.2500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.2500 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.2000 MFL 2.9% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0124 mg/L 82% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Stuart
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STUART, CITY OF - WATER PLANT | 16,841 |
| SAILFISH POINT | 1,145 |
| ST. LUCIE FALLS | 499 |
| NATALIE ESTATES MOBILE HOME PK #200 | 250 |
| SOUTH FORK HOMEOWNER UTIL CORP | 200 |
| CORA-WIN COVE | 127 |
| SEABRANCH RV RESORT | 90 |
| CALVERT MOBILE HOME PARK | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Stuart tap water
Is Stuart tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 40 contaminants in the water serving Stuart. 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 Stuart?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stuart, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stuart's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stuart include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.