Water Quality in Lakeland, FL (33853)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33853.
Active Health Violations
4 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,674
Population
136
Water Systems
83
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (136)
Lakeland, City Of
All resolved Groundwater 193,297 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Winter Haven Water Department
1 health-based Groundwater 87,537 people served
23 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Northeast
1 health-based Groundwater 60,557 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Wales Amphitheatre
Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations
Timber Lake
Groundwater 2,503 people served
0 violations
City Of Lake Wales/Park Water Company
Groundwater 1,948 people served
9 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pedalers Pond
Purchased groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Florida'S Natural Growers, Inc.
2 health-based Groundwater 690 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1720 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Bok Tower Gardens
Groundwater 640 people served
0 violations
Outdoor Resorts River Ranch
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Shady Oaks
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Lake Mabel Resort
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Lake Hatchineha Estates
Groundwater 338 people served
0 violations
Tierra Caliente
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Jennings Resort
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Jimmy'S Truck Stop
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Parakeet City Mhp
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Kissimmee River Park
Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations
Lake Aurora Christian Assembly
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Renaissance Restaurant
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Triangle Restaurant
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
L.W. Drive-In
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Indian Lakes Tex/Silke Kargus
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
The Harbor Campground
Groundwater 192 people served
0 violations
Camp Lester
Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Grape Hammock
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Rocks Fish Camp
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Mammoth Grove S/D
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Lake Wales Union 76/W. Acree
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Rolling Hills S
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Camp Rosalie
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Country Oak Ests
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
Wayside Baptist Church
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Escod Of Florida
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Royal Inn
Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Timber Shores
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Uncle Joes Fish Camp
Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations
Florida National Guard
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Joeys Food Mart
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Florida'S Natural Growers
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Camp Lester
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Tommy'S Steak ; Seafood
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Tolento'S 27
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Mar Lisa Cove
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Cypress Knee Cove
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Grants Fruit Stand/Fred Grant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Hickory Hammock
Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations
Doc'S Drivein Rest
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Rosalie Oaks
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Camp Tiger
Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
Lake Wales Corner Store
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Bethel Baptist Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Chalet Suzanne
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
C&B Family Store/C.M. Stewart
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
J Me'S Trailer Park
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Cajun'S Bullpen Restaurant
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Tiotie Beach Ests
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Tiotie Beach Ests
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Petersen Industries
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park Mhp
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lake Kissimmee Mhp
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Easy Street S/D
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Grace Baptist Church
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Drift Inn Resort
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Victory Assembly Of God
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Travel Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fla. Lions Camp For The Blind
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Oasis Station
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Oasis Marina Inc.
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
J & J Towel Shoppe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
El Tenampa Family Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
J ; J Rf Inc.
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
El Tenampa Bar
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lee Furniture Outlet
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
New Horizon Homes
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Bobo'S Grocery
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mama'S Deli
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Oasis Marina Inc.
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lily Lake Golf ; Rv Resorts
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Bobo'S Grocery
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sorensen Chevrolet
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Hesperides Comm
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Weikert Ford Incorporated
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Uncle Joes Fish Camp
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Balloon Top Day Cc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
First Baptist Ch, W. Scenic Pk
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Hyatt Farms
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Gene'S Landing
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Gall Silica Mining Company
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Bistro 17
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Snyder Beach Motel/ J. White
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Buds Ramp & Camp
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Hardee Service Station
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Wilson, Odis Labor Camp
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lake Market/Mrs. Anna Alex
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Alturas Houses/G Smith Road
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Washington Mills Corp.
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Vassallo Industries
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lake Wales Inn
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Y'All Come Back Saloon
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Mammoth Grove Labor Camp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Laureties Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lake Wales Moose Lodge #2391
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Hilliard Mhp
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Florida Turning Point Ranch
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Dale Electronics Inc
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Lk Pierce Bapt Ch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Denron Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Brewer Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lou S Hardware
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spin Magnetics
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Cypress Water System
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
C M Stewart Rentals
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Midgard, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Anchor Inn Utilities
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Masterpiece Gardens
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grace Baptist Church
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Wedding Cake Bake Shop/W Futch
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Easy Living Tr Pk/G Merceri
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Sheffer Chevron/Mr Sheffer
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Brewster Phosphate
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Apts/E L Williams
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Bennetts Tr Pk/T. Bennett
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Starr Lake Motel/James Maggard
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Bud'S Car Lot/Curtis Hulsey
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Bensons Fish Camp/J. K. Benson
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Kissimee River Locks/C Wagner
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Tobert Country Store/R Leppert
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Big Oak Motel
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Mcvay Apartments/Goldie Mcvay
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Kelso Azbell Apartments
Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations
Smokey'S M.H.P.
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
The Kicker Shop
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
New Life Christian Home, Inc
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Al'S Radiator Svc/A Browning
Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
42 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
26 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit2.3 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1720 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Lakeland (33853) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.
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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.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.