What was found in Winter Garden'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 | 691 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 192.5 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 35.3 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.284 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.24 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.306 µg/L — OCUD/PARTLOW ACRES(CONSEC.) · 49 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3.51 µg/L — CITRUS COVE SUBDIVISION · 80 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.57 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.15 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.36 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.05 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8850 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.3200 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 0.5800 µg/L — CITRUS COVE SUBDIVISION · 80 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) · 72,205 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Winter Garden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) | 72,205 |
| CITRUS COVE SUBDIVISION | 80 |
| OCUD/PARTLOW ACRES(CONSEC.) | 49 |
Frequently asked questions about Winter Garden tap water
Is Winter Garden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Winter Garden. 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 Winter Garden?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Winter Garden, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Winter Garden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Winter Garden include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Barium. 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.