Water Quality: Apopka, FL
6 water systems • 79,984 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Apopka is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 79,984 people, and has 199 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Apopka's violation count is 147% above the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include Mercury.
Contaminants Found
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Apopka
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOPKA, CITY OF (5 WTPS) | FL3480200 | Groundwater | 59,113 | 25 |
| FLAMINGO CROSSING (CONSEC.) | FL3484437 | Groundwater | 9,704 | 2 |
| SEMINOLE COUNTY SOUTHWEST | FL3590785 | Groundwater | 9,622 | 6 |
| CLARCONA RESORTS | FL3481501 | Groundwater | 1,290 | 73 |
| NELSON'S FISH CAMP | FL3420870 | Groundwater | 210 | 10 |
| DE NEEF VILLAGE | FL3480289 | Groundwater | 45 | 83 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.