Water Quality: Tallahassee, FL
25 water systems • 243,154 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tallahassee has 68 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, Carbon Tetrachloride, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Gross Alpha, Selenium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 625 violations are on record for 25 water systems serving 243,154 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Tallahassee
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF | FL1370655 | Groundwater | 200,480 | 7 |
| FLORIDA STATE PRISON | FL2040372 | Groundwater | 5,980 | 0 |
| WATER MGMT SERVICES (ST. GEORGE ISLAND) | FL1190789 | Groundwater | 5,272 | 16 |
| RECEPTION AND MEDICAL CENTER | FL2634222 | Groundwater | 3,000 | 2 |
| AVON PARK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL3532183 | Groundwater | 3,000 | 9 |
| NORTHWEST FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER | FL1670733 | Groundwater | 2,500 | 49 |
| SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL6601737 | Groundwater | 2,008 | 45 |
| HARDEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | FL6254754 | Groundwater | 1,900 | 31 |
| LIBERTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL1394001 | Groundwater | 1,800 | 17 |
| OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INST. | FL1464034 | Groundwater | 1,800 | 4 |
| APALACHEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL1320025 | Groundwater | 1,756 | 16 |
| GULF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL1234013 | Groundwater | 1,701 | 16 |
| OKEECHOBEE CORRECTIONAL INST | FL4474497 | Groundwater | 1,700 | 68 |
| BAKER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL2021356 | Groundwater | 1,500 | 11 |
| LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL3350690 | Groundwater | 1,500 | 19 |
| POLK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL6531426 | Groundwater | 1,500 | 52 |
| MAYO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL2341182 | Groundwater | 1,400 | 73 |
| JACKSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL1324074 | Groundwater | 1,307 | 9 |
| JEFFERSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL2331185 | Groundwater | 1,300 | 22 |
| LANCASTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | FL2210647 | Groundwater | 1,175 | 7 |
| TWIN LAKES MOBILE HOME PARK | FL1370288 | Groundwater | 182 | 5 |
| TRANSITION HOUSE AT DINSMORE | FL2164401 | Groundwater | 150 | 7 |
| HINSON HEIGHTS | FL1204063 | Groundwater | 120 | 7 |
| DADE JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY | FL4134358 | Groundwater | 75 | 123 |
| LAKE TALQUIN ESTATES (AKA DOGWOOD MHP) | FL1374072 | Groundwater | 48 | 10 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.