Water Quality in Tallahassee, FL (32399)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 32399.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

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49

Water Systems

239

Violations (5yr)

37

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)

Tallahassee, City Of

Groundwater 200,480 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Florida State Prison

Groundwater 5,980 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Avon Park Correctional Institution

All resolved
Groundwater 3,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Reception And Medical Center

Groundwater 3,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northwest Florida Reception Center

11 health-based
Groundwater 2,500 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 11 health-based
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Columbia Correctional Institute

Groundwater 2,335 people served
0 violations

Sumter Correctional Institution

Groundwater 2,008 people served
9 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hardee Correctional Institute

Groundwater 1,900 people served
11 violations (5yr)

Okaloosa Correctional Inst.

All resolved
Groundwater 1,800 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Liberty Correctional Institution

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,800 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Apalachee Correctional Institution

All resolved
Groundwater 1,756 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gulf Correctional Institution

Groundwater 1,701 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 4.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Okeechobee Correctional Inst

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,700 people served
34 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Baker Correctional Institution

All resolved
Groundwater 1,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Correctional Institution

All resolved
Groundwater 1,500 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Polk Correctional Institution

Groundwater 1,500 people served
15 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mayo Correctional Institution

Groundwater 1,400 people served
16 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jackson Correctional Institution

2 health-based
Groundwater 1,307 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jefferson Correctional Institution

All resolved
Groundwater 1,300 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lancaster Correctional Institute

All resolved
Groundwater 1,175 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Putnam Correctional Institute

Groundwater 420 people served
0 violations

Gulf Forestry Work Camp

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

St. Marks Trail Head

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Fanning Springs Rest Area

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Highlands Hammock St Pk Wtp #1

Groundwater 181 people served
0 violations

Transition House At Dinsmore

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

I-4 South Weight In Motion Wtp

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Tropical Research ; Education Center

4 health-based
Groundwater 130 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

I-4 North Weight In Motion Station

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Price-Sanders Scout Reservaton

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Coral Reef Driver License Office

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Caloosahatchee Regional Park

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Swfrec

Groundwater 99 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Copper tested: 3600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb) Lead tested: 4.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southern Glades Youth Camp

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Vernon Training Center

Groundwater 89 people served
0 violations

Fisheating Creek Campground

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dade Juvenile Residential Facility

15 health-based
Groundwater 75 people served
65 violations (5yr) · 15 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Administrative Service Center - Region 1

2 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Three Rivers St Pk House Well

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Desoto Juvenile Correctional Facility

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Three Rivers St Pk West Well

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Redwood Youth Academy/Union Juvenile Fac

1 health-based
Groundwater 44 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Florida Horse Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fdot Turnpike Plaza @ Hwy 50

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Little Big Econ State Forest Hq

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Blue Springs Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hendry Correctional Institute

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Alligator Creek Stop Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Chinsegut Nature Center

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
11 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
32 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
30 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

9 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

67 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
66 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

16 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

10 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
3600 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Tallahassee (32399) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 239.

Fewer violations 99th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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