Water Quality in GAINESVILLE, FL (32605)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 32605.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

38 of 38 violations have been resolved. 25 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 13 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 395

Violations Detail (38 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.535	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.535	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.185	May 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.85	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.85	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.85	Feb 28, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.25	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.25	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.25	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.54	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.54	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11.54	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.6	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.6	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.6	Jul 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.3	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.3	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.3	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	12.3	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2022(18)

Nitrate

Nov 30Resolved

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Nitrate

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Nitrate

Nov 30Resolved

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How Does This Compare?

GAINESVILLE (32605) has 38 recorded violations, including 25 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in GAINESVILLE, FL (32605)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (38 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2022(18)

2021(20)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

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