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Can You Drink Tap Water in Pensacola?
Yes, Pensacola's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Pensacola has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Pensacola's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Pensacola's water utility, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Pensacola was resolved on June 30, 2019. This assessment is based on the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Pensacola Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Pensacola tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Pensacola's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Pensacola Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Emerald Coast Utilities Authority for Pensacola in Florida. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, Pensacola had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From Dec. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015, Pensacola had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Groundwater Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: E. COLI.
Is there Lead in Pensacola Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Pensacola water system, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Pensacola water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Pensacola contained more lead.
While Pensacola water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Pensacola Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Corry Station - near Pensacola with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Pensacola has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Pensacola SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2019 - 06/30/2019 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 12/01/2015 - 12/31/2015 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring (19) | Ground Water Rule (140) | E. COLI (3014) | Microbials (100) | Groundwater Rule (140) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
|
| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Pensacola Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 850-969-3373 |
| By Mail: | 9255 STURDEVANT ST. PO BOX 17089 PENSACOLA, FL, 32522-7089 |
Existing customers can login to their Emerald Coast Utilities Authority account to pay their Pensacola water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Emerald Coast Utilities Authority bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Pensacola water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Pensacola water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Pensacola means you will often need to put the water in your name with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Pensacola means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.76 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Pensacola, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Pensacola Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Pensacola's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
2020 WATER QUALITY REPORT
We are very pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Water Quality Report, and to report that our water meets all Federal and State requirements. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is, and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
Where Does My Water Come From?
ECUA has 26 active wells distributed throughout its service area that pump water from the
The sources of drinking water for both tap water and bottled water throughout our country include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material. It also can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
The
ECUA is well aware of this threat to groundwater and over the years has worked with Escambia County and the City of Pensacola in strengthening their wellhead protection ordinances.
There are Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters installed on thirteen (13) wells for iron or organic contamination removal. Other additives include: calcium hydroxide (lime) for pH adjustment; phosphoric acid for corrosion control in the distribution system and home plumbing; and chlorine for disinfection. Fluoride, added at select wells, helps prevent tooth decay.
ECUA monitors your drinking water for total coliform bacteria on a regular basis. Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves, are naturally present in the environment, and typically serve as an indicator that other bacteria may be present.
This is a process that we take very seriously and implement carefully each month.
In 2020, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) performed a Source Water Assessment on our water. Assessments are conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. There are 41 potential sources of contamination identified for this system, with a low to high susceptibility level. The assessment results are available on the FDEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAPP) website at www.dep.state.fl.us/swapp or they can be obtained by calling the ECUA’s Water Quality Division at
In order to ensure the safety of tap water, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
ECUA routinely monitors your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, generally more frequently than the law prescribes.
BEST
BEST TASTING WATER
We are proud to report that ECUA’s drinking water was selected as the Best Tasting Water 5 times between 2005 and 2020 in the annual
ECUA routinely monitors your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, generally more frequently than the law prescribes.
Definitions
We’ve provided the following definitions to help you better understand certain terms and abbreviations with which you might not be familiar.
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Not Detected (ND): Means not detected and indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.
Parts per Million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l): One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny
in $10,000.
Parts per Billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l): One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny
in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water, a quadrillionth of a curie per liter.
ECUA has been in contact with the Department of Environment Protection to correct various violations at the water system. One of these violations is the inadequate implementation of a Cross Connection Control (CCC) Program. A
the hazards to the municipal potable water supply. We have adopted a CCC plan as required, and
though our Backflow testing rate is improving, some Backflow assemblies still need testing.
2020 Drinking Water Quality System-Wide Test Results Table
The
RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant and |
Sampling |
MCL |
Level |
Range of |
MCLG |
MCL |
Likely source of contamination |
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unit of measurement |
Dates (mo/yr) |
Violation |
Detected |
Results |
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Alpha emmiters (pCi/l) |
July 14 - July 20 |
No |
6.3 |
ND - 6.3 |
0 |
15 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Radium 226+228 (pCi/l) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No** |
6.6 |
ND - 6.6 |
0 |
5 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Uranium (ug/L) |
Oct 20 |
No |
2.2 |
2.2 - 2.2 |
0 |
30 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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INORGANIC |
CONTAMINANTS |
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Arsenic (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.10 |
ND - 0.10 |
10 |
10 |
Orchards; runoff from glass and electronics |
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production wastes |
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Barium (ppm) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.064 |
0.011 - 0.064 |
2 |
2 |
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from |
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metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits |
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Beryllium (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.40 |
ND - 0.40 |
4 |
4 |
Discharge from electrical, aerospace and |
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defense industries |
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Cadium (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.10 |
ND - 0.10 |
5 |
5 |
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of |
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natural deposits; discharge from metal |
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refineries; runoff from waste batteries & |
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paints |
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Chromium (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.70 |
ND - 0.70 |
100 |
100 |
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion |
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of natural deposits |
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Cyanide (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
17 |
ND - 17 |
200 |
200 |
Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge |
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from plastic & fertilizer factories |
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Fluoride (ppm) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.74 |
ND - 0.74 |
4 |
4.0 |
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from |
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fertilizer & aluminum factories. Water |
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additive which promotes strong teeth when |
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maintained at optimum level of 0.7ppm |
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Lead (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.16 |
ND - 0.16 |
0 |
15 |
Residue from |
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auto emissions & paint; lead pipe, casing & |
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solder |
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Mercury (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.25 |
ND - 0.25 |
2 |
2 |
Erosion from natural deposits; discharge from |
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refineries & factories; runoff from landfills; |
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runoff from cropland |
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Nickel (ppb) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
1.4 |
0.38 - 1.4 |
n/a |
100 |
Pollution from mining & refining operations. |
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Natural occurrence in soil |
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Nitrate (as Nitrogen) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
3.9 |
0.28 - 3.9 |
10 |
10 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic |
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(ppm) |
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tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits |
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Selenium (ppm) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
0.48 |
ND - 0.48 |
1 |
1 |
Discharge from petroleum & metal refineries; |
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erosion of natural deposits |
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Sodium (ppm) |
Apr - Oct 20 |
No |
9.2 |
2.6 - 9.2 |
n/a |
160 |
Saltwater intrusion, leaching from soil |
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Questions
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the ECUA Laboratory Supervisor at
2020 Drinking Water Quality System-Wide Test Results Table
VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant and |
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Sampling |
MCL |
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Level |
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Range of |
MCLG |
MCL |
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Likely source of contamination |
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unit of measurement |
Dates (mo/yr) |
Violation |
Detected |
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Results |
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Trichloroethylene |
Jan - Dec 20 |
No |
0.68 |
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ND - 0.70 |
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0 |
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3 |
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Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
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Tetrachloroethylene (ppb) |
Jan - Dec 20 |
No |
1.08 |
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ND - 1.5 |
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0 |
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3 |
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Discharge from factories and dry cleaners |
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Results |
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Chlorine (ppm) |
Jan - Dec 20 |
No |
0.73 avg. |
0.70 - 0.75 |
4.0 MRDLG |
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4.0 MRDL |
Water additive used to control microbes |
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Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) |
Jan - Dec 20 |
No |
2.10 avg. |
ND - 3.8 |
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n/a |
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LEAD AND COPPER (TAP WATER) |
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Contaminant and |
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Dates of |
AL |
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90th |
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No. of sites |
MCLG |
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AL |
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Likely source of contamination |
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unit of measurement |
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sampling |
Violation |
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percentile exceeding |
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Y/N |
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the AL |
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Copper (tap water) (ppm) |
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July - Aug 20 |
No |
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0.20 |
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0 |
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1.3 |
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1.3 |
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Corrosion of household plumbing systems; |
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erosion of natural deposits; leaching from |
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wood preservatives |
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Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
- Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may be present in nature or come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring, or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come
from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Precautionary Boil Water Notices
What are Precautionary Boil Water Notices and Why Do We Issue Them? Occasionally, drinking water distribution systems experience disruptions caused by main breaks or planned maintenance, and when a loss of pressure may have occurred, require the issuing of a Precautionary Boil Water Notice (PBWN). The PBWN does not mean that contamination is present, but is merely a precautionary measure until bacteriological sampling confirms that no contamination exists. ECUA
makes every effort possible to keep our customers informed as to the quality of our water. The status of all PBWNs can be obtained any time of day by calling the ECUA SCADA office at (850)
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
2020 Table of System-Wide Averages
Volatile Organic |
Regulatory |
Averaged |
Compunds (VOC) |
MCL |
Concentration |
Trichloroethlyene (ppb) |
3 |
0.044 |
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Tetrachloroethylene (ppb) |
3 |
0.073 |
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Inorganic |
Regulatory |
Averaged |
Contaminants |
MCL |
Concentration |
Arsenic (ppb) |
10 |
0.022 |
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Barium (ppm) |
2 |
0.028 |
Beryllium (ppb) |
4 |
0.009 |
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Cadmium (ppb) |
5 |
0.017 |
Chromium (ppb) |
100 |
0.177 |
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Cyanide (ppb) |
200 |
4.133 |
Fluoride (ppm) |
4 |
0.450 |
Lead (ppb) |
15 |
0.055 |
Mercury (ppb) |
2 |
0.038 |
Nickel (ppb) |
100 |
0.624 |
Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) |
10 |
1.473 |
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Selenium (ppb) |
1 |
0.072 |
Sodium (ppm) |
160 |
4.692 |
Lead and Copper
The copper results presented in this report were collected and analyzed in 2020. The results reported showed the ECUA Water System to be in full compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is responsible for providing high
quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Contaminants
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 249872
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 27
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Nitrate
- Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)
- Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)
- Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C1-Dichloroethylene
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Aluminum
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chlorodifluoromethane
- Chromium (total)
- cis-1%2C2-Dichloroethylene
- Cobalt
- Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Mercury (inorganic)
- Strontium
- Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
- Trichloroethylene
- Vanadium
- Xylenes (total)
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
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Unfortunately, you cannot always trust what you see in your local grocery store. Some people may not have realized that bottled water is tap water and some people may have thought that they were buying a good bottle of water when they purchased it. There are many contaminants that can be found in tap water, and some of them are quite serious, such as lead, bacteria, and other toxins. You should always purchase a good water filter system if you are serious about protecting your family. You can find out more information on how to filter your tap water by visiting some of the online websites dedicated to home water filtration.
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