Water Quality in Lakeland, FL (33859)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33859.
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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,824
Population
27
Water Systems
95
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Lakeland, City Of
All resolvedWinter Haven Water Department
1 health-basedNortheast
1 health-basedLake Wales, City Of
Mountain Lakes Corportion
1 health-basedVanguard School
Ez Food Store
Camp Central Rv Parks, Llc North
All resolvedCitrosuco North American,Inc.
Candlelight Groves
Florida'S Natural-Bartow
Anthony'S Auto Sales
All resolvedLake Buffum Labor Camp
Hardee/Petersen Holdings
1 health-basedOakley Transport Inc.
Hunt Brothers Packing Co
Chemical Containers,Inc.
Daystar Church Of God
Lantern Motel And Restaurant
Camp Central Rv Parks, Llc South
All resolvedStarr Lake Village Inc.
Boondocks
Washington Mills Ceramics Corp
Elks Lodge #1974
Lake Wales Airport
All resolvedLighthouse Baptist Church
Grow Healthy/Mccrory'S Sunnyhill Nursery
All resolvedContaminants Found
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 2024
How Does This Compare?
Lakeland (33859) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.
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
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.