What was found in Penney Farms'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 | 679.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.755 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.52 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.9 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.215 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.9 µg/L — PENNEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · 450 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.795 µg/L — PENNEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · 450 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1.86 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP · 489 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0098 mg/L — PENNEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · 450 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Penney Farms
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF PENNEY FARMS WTP | 489 |
| PENNEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | 450 |
Frequently asked questions about Penney Farms tap water
Is Penney Farms tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Penney Farms. 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 Penney Farms?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Penney Farms, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Penney Farms's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Penney Farms include Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chromium. 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.