What was found in Fellsmere'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 | 727 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.825 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47.375 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 20 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 9.675 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.765 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 5.335 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.4 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FELLSMERE, CITY OF · 3,208 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fellsmere
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FELLSMERE, CITY OF | 3,208 |
Frequently asked questions about Fellsmere tap water
Is Fellsmere tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Fellsmere. 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 Fellsmere?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fellsmere, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fellsmere's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fellsmere include Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Nitrate, Cyanide. 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.