Water Quality: Lake Wales, FL
11 water systems • 23,598 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lake Wales is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 23,598 people, and has 335 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lake Wales's violation count is 316% above the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Lake Wales
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE WALES, CITY OF | FL6532234 | Groundwater | 18,722 | 8 |
| CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY | FL6530408 | Groundwater | 1,948 | 26 |
| SADDLEBAG LAKE RESORT | FL6531572 | Groundwater | 1,200 | 28 |
| KISSIMMEE RIVER PARK AND MARINA | FL3530946 | Groundwater | 425 | 37 |
| TWIN FOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK | FL6530623 | Groundwater | 375 | 41 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKES CORPORTION | FL6531226 | Groundwater | 300 | 73 |
| VILLAGE OF HIGHLAND PARK | FL6530772 | Groundwater | 246 | 31 |
| LA CASA DE LAKE WALES | FL6530262 | Groundwater | 143 | 20 |
| GRAPE HAMMOCK | FL3530683 | Groundwater | 120 | 18 |
| SOUTH SHORE RESORT | FL6534223 | Groundwater | 60 | 30 |
| CAMP ROSALIE | FL3530240 | Groundwater | 59 | 23 |
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.