Water Quality in Lecanto, FL (34487)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 34487.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are41 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 88% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

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3

Water Systems

41

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Citrus Co Utl/Charles A. Black

All resolved
Groundwater 29,218 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Citrus Springs - Pine Ridge

All resolved
Groundwater 26,781 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Homosassa Special Water District

All resolved
Groundwater 5,548 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

E. COLIMonitoring
19 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

16 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lecanto (34487) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 88th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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