What was found in Havana'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 | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 159.5 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.4 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.7 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.38 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.2 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.9766 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.98 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2.44 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.4 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.39 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.37 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.3885 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Oxamyl | 0.3700 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.2500 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2000 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0033 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM · 3,860 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Havana
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAVANA, TOWN OF WATER SYSTEM | 3,860 |
Frequently asked questions about Havana tap water
Is Havana tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Havana. 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 Havana?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Havana, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Havana's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Havana include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Barium, 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.