Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in OCALA, Florida
Tap water in OCALA, Florida receives a grade of D (66/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS). The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in OCALA's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving OCALA.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 41.5 ppt, 41500x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 18.0 ppb, 120x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) (system ID FL3420922) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2015 | 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 OCALA
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in OCALA's water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
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 OCALA'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
41.5 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
39.0 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
6.45 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
18.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 120× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
5.28 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 88× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
1.35 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 68× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
3.68 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 37× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
1.52 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 11× over |
| Perfluoropentane sulfonic acid (PFPeS) PFAS |
6.25 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3× over |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.51 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 1.2× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
105.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
2.35 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.25 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
13.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
11.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
4.6 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
6.25 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
5.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
8.15 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.502 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.508 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
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