Water Quality in Wauchula, FL (33873)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33873.
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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,935
Population
53
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (53)
Wauchula City Water Department
All resolvedCity Of Wauchula Water Dept
Wauchula Hills Wtp (Hardee County)
Crystal Lake M H ;Rv Village
Pine Cone Mhp
New Hope Baptist Church
All resolvedMccaskill Labor Camp(Fmr Lucky Muse)
Florida Skp Rv Resort
All resolvedOakhill Mobile Home Park
Eras Rv Resort (Fka Little Charlie Rv)
1 health-basedWauchula Supermarket
Gutierrez Harvesting Llc
1 health-basedColonial Arms Motel
All resolvedTorrey Oaks Subdivision
H.A.R.C
Lakeside Neurologic (Fka F.I.N.R.)
Christmas Tree Tp
1 health-basedC F Industries #2
Hardee Investments, Inc.
Republic Nursery
Resthaven
Community Environments
Peace River Electric-Operation
1 health-basedPeace River Electric-Office
James Brown Labor Camp
Blue Bird
Wauchula Motel
River Vally
Cardenas Tienda Mexicana 2
A;M Grocery
Sellers Market
Clamans Trailer Park
Hardee Lakes Wtp
All resolvedJerald'S 2
Cielito Lindo Club
Wauchula Moose Lodge # 1487
All resolvedEl Ranchito
Angel Roost
F And W Harvesting Labor Camp
Wauchula Hills Supermarket
Y Food Store
Wauchula Hills Super Market
Mcleods
Bass Brothers Country Store
Rainey'S Grocery
Felix Corner Grocery
Tropicana Motel
Airport Grocery
Bowl Of Fun Lanes
Little Cypress Golf Course
Whidden'S Grocery
Raineys Grocery
Apolinar Rivera
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Wauchula (33873) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
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.