What was found in Punta Gorda'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 | 119 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1200 µg/L — TROPICAL PALMS MHP · 508 people · 2018 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 431.75 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 880 µg/L — SHELL CREEK PARK · 465 people · 2019 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 27.5 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 191 µg/L — NORTH CHARLOTTE WATER WORKS · 205 people · 2019 | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.745 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 120.53 µg/L — GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL · 44 people · 2018 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.3845 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.248 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 49.8 pCi/L — GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL · 44 people · 2016 | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 46.6 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33.65 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 40.6 µg/L — CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION · 1,779 people · 2018 | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1.625 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 34.3 µg/L — SHELL CREEK PARK · 465 people · 2018 | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: SHELL CREEK PARK · 465 people · 2018 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 9.3 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: TOWN AND COUNTRY UTILITY · 13,427 people · 2019 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.46 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.3 µg/L — SHELL CREEK PARK · 465 people · 2018 | 6/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.72 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: TROPICAL PALMS MHP · 508 people · 2018 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0939 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2.03385 µg/L — GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL · 44 people · 2015 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.5 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: SHELL CREEK PARK · 465 people · 2018 | 3/11 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL · 44 people · 2018 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5135 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NORTH CHARLOTTE WATER WORKS · 205 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4950 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2019 | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.3600 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2017 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: TROPICAL PALMS MHP · 508 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0415 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL · 44 people · 2018 | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2024 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0047 mg/L — TROPICAL PALMS MHP · 508 people · 2024 | 10/11 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2024 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2024 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PUNTA GORDA · 36,302 people · 2024 | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Punta Gorda
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF PUNTA GORDA | 36,302 |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY UTILITY | 13,427 |
| CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES / BURNT STORE | 13,376 |
| CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN. | 4,722 |
| CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | 1,779 |
| TROPICAL PALMS MHP | 508 |
| SHELL CREEK PARK | 465 |
| PARADISE PARK CONDO. ASSOC. | 450 |
| NORTH CHARLOTTE WATER WORKS | 205 |
| GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL | 44 |
| PELICAN PERCH RV PARK | 22 |
Frequently asked questions about Punta Gorda tap water
Is Punta Gorda tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Punta Gorda. 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 Punta Gorda?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Punta Gorda, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Punta Gorda's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Punta Gorda include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, 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.