What was found in Hawthorne'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 240 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 340 µg/L — CROSS CREEK MHP · 156 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.635 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 114.185 µg/L — HIDE-A-WAY ACRES · 68 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.07 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 59.316 µg/L — HIDE-A-WAY ACRES · 68 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2.08 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 14.58 µg/L — CROSS CREEK MHP · 156 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.075 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.375 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.82 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.4 µg/L — HIDE-A-WAY ACRES · 68 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 4.1 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: CROSS CREEK MHP · 156 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.2055 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.02 µg/L — CROSS CREEK MHP · 156 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.69 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9700 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.7750 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.7599 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.1900 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HAWTHORNE WTP · 2,275 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0058 mg/L — CROSS CREEK MHP · 156 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hawthorne
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE WTP | 2,275 |
| CROSS CREEK MHP | 156 |
| HIDE-A-WAY ACRES | 68 |
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne tap water
Is Hawthorne tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hawthorne, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hawthorne's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hawthorne include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.