Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in GAINESVILLE, Florida
Tap water in GAINESVILLE, Florida receives a grade of B (86/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by GRU - MURPHREE WTP. The most significant water quality concerns are: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in GAINESVILLE's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving GAINESVILLE.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 48.3 ppb, 322x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 16.2 ppb, 271x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 12.1 ppb, 121x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for GRU - MURPHREE WTP (system ID FL2010946) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | — | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for GAINESVILLE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in GAINESVILLE's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC or chloroform reduction.
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All contaminants detected in GAINESVILLE's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
48.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 322× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
16.2 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 271× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
12.1 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 121× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.143 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.1× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
12.4 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.164 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.395 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
9.95 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.4 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.496 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.33 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from GRU - MURPHREE WTP.