Water Quality: Punta Gorda, FL
6 water systems • 43,805 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Punta Gorda is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 43,805 people, and has 103 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 40 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Punta Gorda's violation count is 28% above the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 4002, HAA5, TTHM, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
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)
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)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Punta Gorda
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF PUNTA GORDA | FL6080051 | Surface Water | 36,302 | 10 |
| CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN. | FL6080044 | Surface Water | 4,722 | 12 |
| CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION | FL5084082 | Groundwater | 1,779 | 12 |
| TROPICAL PALMS MHP | FL6080324 | Groundwater | 508 | 23 |
| PARADISE PARK CONDO. ASSOC. | FL6084007 | Groundwater | 450 | 22 |
| GATOR WILDERNESS CAMP SCHOOL | FL5084117 | Groundwater | 44 | 24 |
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.