Water Quality in Fort Walton Beach, FL (32542)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 32542.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,578
Population
36
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Okaloosa Co.Wtr.; Swr.System
Crestview, City Of Water Dept.
Destin Water Users, Inc.
Fort Walton Beach, City Of
Auburn Water System
Niceville, City Of
1 health-basedOkaloosa County Bluewater Bay-Raintree
Eglin Apartments Water System.
Eglin Main
Eglin West/Housing
Eglin 7th Special Forces Group
Eglin Afb Ammo Area Water Sys.
Eglin Afb Duke Field 3
Eglin Afb, Navy Eod, Range D51
Eglin Afb Golf Course
Eglin Afb Officers Beach Club
Eglin Aux. 6 Ranger Camp
Eglin Site C-6 (Radar)
Fairchild Hiller Water System
Bob Sykes Airport
Eglin Afb Site A-15
Eglin Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area
Eglin Afb Aeod Training Facility (C-5)
Eglin Uscg Station (Destin)
All resolvedEglin Beach Park (Aka Nco Beach Club)
Eglin Site Field 1
Eglin Site C-80w
Eglin Site C64-C Test Facility
Eglin Site A-30
Eglin Site C-10
Eglin Site C-1
Eglin Underbrush
Eglin Site C-52 South
Eglin Afb-Site C-6 Water Sys.
Eglin Site C-3 (Laser)
Eglin Site B-75 Alaang
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Fort Walton Beach (32542) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.
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
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.