What was found in ZIP 33853
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4300 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.7 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.4 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.5000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 33853
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE WALES, CITY OF | FL | 18,722 |
| EAST WATER SYSTEM | FL | 5,052 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 33853 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 33853 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 33853. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 33853?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 33853. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 33853's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.