Water Quality in PALMETTO, FL (34221)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 34221.
19
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
19
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 19 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 19 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.
Violations Detail (19 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 5, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(1)
Public Notice
75
2023(6)
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
51
How Does This Compare?
PALMETTO (34221) has 19 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. 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
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
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.