Water Quality in Gainesville, FL (32640)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 32640.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations 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 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,623
Population
35
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Gru - Murphree Wtp
All resolvedSouth Atlantic Camp
Hawthorne Wtp
All resolvedBarbara'S Restaurant
Twin Lake Fish Camp
Eden Baptist Church
Edgar Minerals, Inc.
1 health-basedHide-A-Way Acres
1 health-basedRcma Walker Head Start Center
1 health-basedCross Creek Country Discount Store
Max E Corporation
Hidden Knoll T/P
Cross Creek Fish Camp
Crossroads Grocery Store
Blue Eagle Tavern And Restaura
Admiral Motel
Palmeters Cross Creek Lodge
Red Ward Trailer Park
Magnesia Springs Apts.
Bbq Junction
Raye'S Bbq
Lochloosa Harbor Rv Park
Tootsie'S Tacos ; Burgers
Island Grove Wine Company Tasting House
Oak Crest Enterprises
Vons Place/Your Place On Lake
Longo Plaza
Floyd'S Love Nest Daycare
Orange Heights Baptist Church
B ; B Package And Bar
Orange Heights Shell
Georgia Pacific - Hawthorne Plywood
Yearling Cabins
Hawthorne Food Mart
Cowpen Grocery
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Gainesville (32640) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
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.