What was found in Astor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.453 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.497 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.375 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC · 2,498 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0063 mg/L — HOLIDAY HAVEN (CONSEC.) · 381 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Astor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ST. JOHN'S RIVER UTILITY INC | 2,498 |
| HOLIDAY HAVEN (CONSEC.) | 381 |
| JUNGLE DEN | 276 |
Frequently asked questions about Astor tap water
Is Astor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Astor. 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 Astor?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Astor, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Astor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Astor include Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Barium. 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.