What was found in Mcdavid'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 | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95.2 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 20.675 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.87 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.764 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.48 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.16 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.8100 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6700 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EREC WATER SYSTEM · 4,238 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcdavid
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EREC WATER SYSTEM | 4,238 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcdavid tap water
Is Mcdavid tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Mcdavid. 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 Mcdavid?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mcdavid, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcdavid's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcdavid include Nitrate, Barium, Copper, Selenium, TTHM. 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.