Water Quality: Naples, FL
6 water systems • 311,519 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Naples is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 311,519 people, and has 270 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 92 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Naples's violation count is 235% above the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Contaminant 1085, Copper, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Short-term exposure causes gastrointestinal distress; long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 1.3 mg/L (1,300 ppb)
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 Naples
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIER COUNTY REGIONAL WTP | FL5114069 | Groundwater | 215,350 | 25 |
| NAPLES WATER DEPT | FL5110198 | Groundwater | 82,000 | 30 |
| AVE MARIA UTILITY COMPANY, LLLP | FL5114154 | Groundwater | 11,982 | 62 |
| PORT OF THE ISLANDS | FL5110230 | Groundwater | 1,200 | 29 |
| GOODLAND WATER COMPANY | FL5110118 | Surface Water | 853 | 28 |
| RIVERLANDINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT | FL5264112 | Surface Water | 134 | 96 |
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.