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Can You Drink Tap Water in Winter Park?
Yes, Winter Park's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Winter Park 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 or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Winter Park's water utility, City of Winter Park, (3 Wps), had 2 health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Winter Park was resolved on June 30, 2021. This assessment is based on the City of Winter Park, (3 Wps) 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 Winter Park Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Winter Park 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 Winter Park's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Winter Park Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Winter Park, (3 Wps) for Winter Park in Florida. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, Winter Park had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average 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: TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021, Winter Park had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average 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: TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2018, Winter Park had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.
Is there Lead in Winter Park Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Winter Park water system, City of Winter Park, (3 Wps), between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0025 mg/L of lead in Winter Park water. This is 16.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Winter Park contained more lead.
While Winter Park water testing may have found 0.0025 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 Winter Park 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 - Orlando NTC - near Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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.
Winter Park 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 |
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| 04/01/2021 - 06/30/2021 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2021 - 03/31/2021 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2018 - 01/31/2018 | Resolved | No | Monitoring Violation (MON) | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) | Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) | Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
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 |
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| 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.
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| 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.
Winter Park Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 407-599-3542 |
| By Mail: | 401 PARK AVE. SOUTH WINTER PARK, FL, 32789 |
Existing customers can login to their City of Winter Park, (3 Wps) account to pay their Winter Park water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your City of Winter Park, (3 Wps) 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Winter Park, (3 Wps). 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 Winter Park means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Winter Park, (3 Wps). 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.
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 Winter Park, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Winter Park 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 Winter Park's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
the city of winter park |
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Why vyou need to read this? A national survey conducted by the American Water Works Research Foundation in 1993 found that nearly
What are drinking water standards? Drinking water standards are regulations that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets to control the level of contaminants in our nation’s drinking water. These standards are part of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s “multiple barrier” approach to drinking water protection, which includes assessing and protecting drinking water sources; protecting wells and collection systems; making sure water is treated by qualified operators; ensuring the integrity of distribution systems; and making information available to the public on the quality of their drinking water. With the involvement of the EPA, states, drinking water utilities, communities and citizens, these multiple barriers ensure that tap water in the United States and territories is safe to drink. In Florida, EPA delegates responsibility for implementing drinking water standards to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
What does this mean for you? The Safe Drinking Water Act, which was enacted by Congress in 1974, authorizes the federal government to establish water quality standards to ensure safe drinking water to the consumer. We are required to test for regulated and unregulated compounds in your drinking water to determine if your water meets Safe Drinking Water Act standards.The compounds listed show the maximum containment levels allowed and the test results in your drinking water. In 1996, an amendment was made to the Safe Drinking Water Act requiring all drinking water utilities to provide an annual report to consumers concerning the quality of their water. This report is for that purpose. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. Since these concentrations are well below the maximum contaminate levels set by the Department of Environmental Protection Agency, no action is required except for continued routine monitoring. If you have any questions concerning the drinking water test results or health effects, you may call our laboratory manager at
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The City of Winter Park is pleased to present this year’s Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe, dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we continually make to improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. For information concerning drinking water management meetings or opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the water quality, please call
The City of Winter Park owns and operates three interconnected
Water is pumped from the lower Floridan aquifer through six wells varying in depths of up to 1335 feet deep.The Floridan aquifer is one of the largest reservoirs of fresh water in the country, and provides drinking water of high quality which is used by many utilities in central Florida as a water source. The raw water is treated with ozone to completely eliminate the
The Winter Park water system is operated by
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
Generally, the sources of drinking water throughout the nation (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells.As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves the
In 2020, the FDEP performed a Source Water Assessment on the city’s system.The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our wells. There are 17 potential sources of contamination identified for this system with low to moderate susceptibility levels.
The assessment results are available on the FDEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program website.
- access fldep.dep.state.fl.us/swapp
- click Search by County [located on the left]
- select Orange
- select WINTER PARK, CITY OF (5WPS) (2020).
These results can also be accessed a couple of different ways from the city’s website:
- go to cityofwinterpark.org/h2oReport or
- access cityofwinterpark.org under Find what you need, click on Water Quality Report
To have a printed copy mailed to your home, please contact the Water & Wastewater Utilities Department at
Contaminants that may be present in source water
A. Microbial contaminants such as viruses or bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations or wildlife.
B. Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be
C. Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
D. Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals which are
E. Radioactive contaminants which can be
Lead and copper testing
Winter Park city water is virtually free of lead and copper. However, these elements can possibly leach into the water from a building’s plumbing through corrosion of copper pipes. To prevent this, Winter Park has implemented
Health risks
Drinking water, including bottled water, may be reasonably expected to contain 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 EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
compromised people, such as patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.These people should seek advice from their healthcare providers about drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are also available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
Health risks continued
Asbestos Samples are examined for asbestos fibers on a routine basis. The data presented is from the most recent testing done in accordance with the regulations.
Copper Although an essential nutrient, some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor. The City of Winter Park has initiated corrosion control measures which produce a drinking water that should be less corrosive to copper pipes.
Fecal Coliform/E. coli These are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
Microbes in these wastes can cause
Fluoride Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the maximum contaminant level over many years could get bone disease including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.
Lead 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 city’s Water & Wastewater Utilties Department is responsible for providing
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 two 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 at epa.gov/safewater/lead or by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
Radionuclides Expressed in pCi/L (picocuries per liter - a measure of radioactivity). Drinking water is screened for Gross Alpha particle activity radiation. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the maximum contaminant level over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Total Coliform The Federal Total Coliform Rule requires water systems to meet a strict limit for coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of
Total Trihalomethanes This occurs in ground water as a byproduct of chlorination disinfection.
Elements or compounds found
This list represents all the elements or compounds detected during 2020, unless the sampling date indicates otherwise. The data presented in this report is from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations. Drinking water analyses showed that all parameters were below the detectable limits of the analytical instruments except for the list on the following page.
Microbiological contaminants
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Nov 2020 |
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Radium 228 |
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NOTE Results in the Level Detected column for radiological contaminants, inorganic contaminants, synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides, and volatile organic contaminants are the highest average at any of the sampling points or the highest detected level at any sampling point, depending on the sampling frequency.
Stage 2 Disinfectant/disinfection
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Bromate (ppb) |
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NOTE The result in the Level Detected column for TTHMs and HAAs is the highest of the four quarterly locational running annual averages of results from all sampling sites.
NOTE During September 2020, samples taken at 5051 Edgewater Drive had a TTHM results of 84.1 ppb; 5662 Pinerock Road had a TTHM result of 92.0 ppb; 6112 Forest City Road had a TTHM result of 104 ppb; and 9409 Cannon Drive had a TTHM result of 80.1 ppb. However, the system did not incur an MCL violation, because all annual average results at all sites were at or below the MCL. Some people who drink water contaning trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Inorganic contaminants
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Barium (ppm) |
May 2020 |
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Fluoride (ppm) |
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Lead |
May 2020 |
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Nitrate (as Nitrogen) |
May 2020 |
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0.034 |
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Secondary Contaminants
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natural deposits; leaching |
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About the data
The level reported represents the highest level reported in all of our sample points throughout the city.
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the Maximum Contaminant Level Goals as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Levels are set at very stringent levels.To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL for a lifetime to have a
MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal) 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.
LRAA (Locational Running Annual Average) The average of last four quarters of data for a specific location for the year being reported.
ND
NA Not Applicable
ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample
ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L) - one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample
pCi/L picocuries per
CFU Colony Forming Units
AL (Action Level) The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
MFL (Million Fibers per Liter) A measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Our goal is to provide all of our customers with a safe, reliable, supply of the highest quality water. We are proud to report that all of our customers in the
Each year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) presents awards to drinking water facilities around the state that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling, and other achievements. FDEP recognizes facilities that demonstrate a special commitment to excellence in management through dedicated professionalism and that have an impeccable history of
In 2015 {as well as 2013, 2011 and 2007}, the FSAWWA awarded the Magnolia Water Treatment Plant the Outstanding Class C Water Treatment Plant Award in the state. Class C treatment plants include those that treat up to 10 million gallons of water per day.
The judging panel for the Water Treatment Plant Awards considers the following criteria when reviewing applications:
- Compliance with standards from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, and Environmental Protection Agency
- Adherence to operational record rules
- Plant’s maintenance program as well as pride in its grounds & process equipment
- Professionalism of staff
- Employee safety program & hours lost due to accidents
- Emergency preparedness program & commitment to provide safe water to the public at all times
- Public relations efforts including school tours & lectures
The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of water supply and quality.The society has more than 57,000 members representing the full spectrum of the drinking water community and includes more than 4,700 utilities that supply water to roughly 180 million people in North America.
Also in 2007, the Promising Practice Award from the Council for Sustainable Florida was presented for the city’s combined efforts with the affordable housing project – Railroad Avenue residences – and the Swoope Avenue Water Treatment Facility project. This project continuously impacts the community by providing increased water quality and improved living conditions for Winter Park residents.This same project was awarded the City Spirit Award by the Florida League of Cities in 2005 and a national award for architectural excellence from the Design Build Institute of America.
The Council for Sustainable Florida is a program of the Collins Center for Public Policy that recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals for their dynamic work in helping to create a sustainable Florida and demonstrate outstanding achievements and excellence in general sustainability practices.
The City of Winter Park is a leader in providing quality water to their customers and conserving our water resources. The city offers free irrigation consultations to help customers identify areas of high water use, and then recommend where they can adjust.This saves money for customers and conserves water for the environment.
On behalf of our dedicated staff, we thank you for your support and confidence.
Contaminants
City of Winter Park
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: 82984
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Groundwater
- Total: 11
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- Barium
- Beryllium
- Chlorate
- Dalapon
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Molybdenum
- Nitrate
- Strontium
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.