What was found in Fort Pierce'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 | 99 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1130 µg/L — MEADOWOOD · 650 people · 2019 | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 620 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017 | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 21.9 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 407.9 µg/L — ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM · 5,073 people · 2019 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.57 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 189.4 µg/L — CYPRESS MHP · 87 people · 2019 | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.91 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 94.5 µg/L — CYPRESS MHP · 87 people · 2019 | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 29.79 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM · 5,073 people · 2018 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 19.96 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 21.54 µg/L — COUNTRY COVE MOBILE HOME PARK · 197 people · 2018 | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.9900 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 15.73 µg/L — BENTONWOOD · 80 people · 2018 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2.5 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 11.915 µg/L — BENTONWOOD · 80 people · 2018 | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.6 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: SANDALWOOD ESTATES S/D · 120 people · 2018 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 4.3 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: CYPRESS MHP · 87 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: SPANISH LAKES FAIRWAYS · 3,120 people · 2018 | 4/11 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 2.1 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: CYPRESS MHP · 87 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.3 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2 µg/L — ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM · 5,073 people · 2018 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.265 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6950 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1 µg/L — ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM · 5,073 people · 2018 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM · 5,073 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: SANDALWOOD ESTATES S/D · 120 people · 2018 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.1500 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Highest in the city: CYPRESS MHP · 87 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0100 mg/L — INDIAN RIVER ESTATES · 2,365 people · 2024 | 11/11 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY · 58,000 people · 2023 | 1/11 | 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 Fort Pierce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY | 58,000 |
| ST LUCIE COUNTY UTIL NORTH COUNTY SYSTEM | 5,073 |
| SPANISH LAKES FAIRWAYS | 3,120 |
| INDIAN RIVER ESTATES | 2,365 |
| SPANISH LAKES COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE | 2,331 |
| MEADOWOOD | 650 |
| COUNTRY COVE MOBILE HOME PARK | 197 |
| SANDALWOOD ESTATES S/D | 120 |
| COLONY CLUB MHP | 102 |
| CYPRESS MHP | 87 |
| BENTONWOOD | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Pierce tap water
Is Fort Pierce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Fort Pierce. 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 Fort Pierce?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Pierce, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Pierce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Pierce include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, 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.