What was found in Arcadia's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2640 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1400 µg/L — DESOTO VILLAGE MHP · 248 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.855 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 217.75 µg/L — OAKVIEW MHP · 160 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 48.095 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 208.45 µg/L — PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT · 3,301 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.335 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 56.645 µg/L — OAKVIEW MHP · 160 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.95 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 23.9 µg/L — OAKVIEW MHP · 160 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025 | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Copper | 10 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,134 people · 2018 | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.9 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2017 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.06 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT · 3,301 people · 2017 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT · 3,301 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.95 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT · 3,301 people · 2019 | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2017 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.4680 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.1805 µg/L — DESOTO VILLAGE MHP · 248 people · 2018 | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT · 3,301 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: TOBY'S PLANTATION RV RESORT · 700 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: DESOTO VILLAGE MHP · 248 people · 2018 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: OAKVIEW MHP · 160 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0089 µg/L — DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,518 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0071 µg/L — DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,518 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0051 µg/L — DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,518 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025 | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0034 mg/L — DESOTO VILLAGE MHP · 248 people · 2024 | 8/9 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF · 8,942 people · 2025 | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Arcadia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA WATER DEPT, CITY OF | 8,942 |
| DESOTO COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 3,518 |
| PEACE RIVER REG WATER PLANT | 3,301 |
| DESOTO CORRECTIONAL INST | 3,134 |
| TOBY'S PLANTATION RV RESORT | 700 |
| DESOTO VILLAGE MHP | 248 |
| OAKVIEW MHP | 160 |
| OAK HAVEN CAMPGROUND | 50 |
| LAKESIDE ESTATES | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia tap water
Is Arcadia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Arcadia. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Arcadia?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Arcadia, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Arcadia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Arcadia include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.