What was found in Venice'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 | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 632 µg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 10 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 197 µg/L — VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.125 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 84.505 µg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 84 µg/L — VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.6875 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.895 µg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 33.4 µg/L 223% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the city: VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 19.3 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 8.9 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.885 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 7 µg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 4.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 3.3 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2.8 pCi/L — VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2.3 µg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.9845 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.98 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.7450 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES · 295 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7000 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toxaphene | 0.5800 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.5000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.5000 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 600 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.3600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.3000 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.2100 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Oxamyl | 0.1800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.1600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.1600 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.0940 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.0810 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.0760 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0750 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.0600 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.0550 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0450 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0450 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0160 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0140 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0092 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0066 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0038 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0034 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00030 mg/L 2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF · 31,358 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK · 280 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Venice
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VENICE WATER DEPT CITY OF | 31,358 |
| VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATES | 295 |
| FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK | 280 |
Frequently asked questions about Venice tap water
Is Venice tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 70 contaminants in the water serving Venice. 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 Venice?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Venice, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Venice's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Venice include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Copper, 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.