What was found in Zephyrhills'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 | 5900 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 3100 µg/L 310% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 250 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.1 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 43 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.17 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.7 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.6 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 14/14 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 13/14 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 3.5 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.2 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 12/14 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.89677 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 9/14 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.8600 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 6/14 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 4/14 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/14 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.3000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/14 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 3/14 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0260 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0191 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0181 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0105 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0096 mg/L 64% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 14/14 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/14 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Zephyrhills
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ZEPHYRHILLS CITY OF | 29,117 |
| LABRADOR (FOREST LAKE ESTATES) | 2,728 |
| TIMBER LAKE ESTATES | 1,225 |
| COUNTRY AIRE VILLAGE MHP | 650 |
| PALM TREE ACRES MHP | 500 |
| TIPPECANOE VILLAGE HOMEOWN ASSOC. | 480 |
| GEM ESTATES MH VILLAGE | 423 |
| RAMBLEWOOD MHP | 401 |
| BEDROCK WOOD DALE LLC | 266 |
| TROPICAL TRAILER PARK | 250 |
| GREENHILLS ESTATES | 240 |
| PARKVIEW ACRES | 190 |
| HILLCREST ESTATES, INC. | 130 |
| SOUTH PRETTY POND MHP | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Zephyrhills tap water
Is Zephyrhills tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Zephyrhills. 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 Zephyrhills?
14 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Zephyrhills, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Zephyrhills's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Zephyrhills include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.