What was found in ZIP 33859
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4200 µg/L — EAST WATER SYSTEM · 5,052 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 350 µg/L — CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 95.95 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.65 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18.85 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 38.8 µg/L — CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.15 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2.82 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 6.7 µg/L — CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.15 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EAST WATER SYSTEM · 5,052 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.4 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5850 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1.9 µg/L — CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6500 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EAST WATER SYSTEM · 5,052 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.4700 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.3780 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAKE WALES, CITY OF · 18,722 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0023 mg/L — CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY · 1,948 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 33859
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE WALES, CITY OF | FL | 18,722 |
| EAST WATER SYSTEM | FL | 5,052 |
| CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY | FL | 1,948 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 33859 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 33859 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 33859. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 33859?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 33859. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 33859's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.