What was found in Hudson'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 | 2300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2500 µg/L — COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 2 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 229 µg/L — FOREST GREEN MHP · 283 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 44 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 50 µg/L — FOREST GREEN MHP · 283 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.324 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.542 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.96 µg/L — FOREST GREEN MHP · 283 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.47 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 7.07 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 10.15 µg/L — FOREST GREEN MHP · 283 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.3 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.87 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.05 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.78058 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2015 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.88 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2.66 µg/L — COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.9600 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST GREEN MHP · 283 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP · 81 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUDSON WATER WORKS · 7,169 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Hudson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUDSON WATER WORKS | 7,169 |
| FOREST GREEN MHP | 283 |
| COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP | 81 |
Frequently asked questions about Hudson tap water
Is Hudson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Hudson. 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 Hudson?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hudson, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hudson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hudson include Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.