What was found in Citra'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 | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 67 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.61 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.375 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4.13 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.36 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1.9 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITRA HIGHLANDS · 88 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Citra
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITRA HIGHLANDS | 88 |
Frequently asked questions about Citra tap water
Is Citra tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Citra. 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 Citra?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Citra, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Citra's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Citra include Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chromium, Copper. 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.