Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in PALM COAST, Florida
Tap water in PALM COAST, Florida receives a grade of B (82/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by CITY OF PALM COAST UTILITY. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in PALM COAST's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving PALM COAST.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 14.3 ppb, 238x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 12.3 ppb, 123x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 17.6 ppb, 117x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for CITY OF PALM COAST UTILITY (system ID FL2180863) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2024 | 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 PALM COAST
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in PALM COAST's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
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All contaminants detected in PALM COAST'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
14.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 238× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
12.3 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 123× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
17.6 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 117× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.158 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 7.9× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
384.9 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.8× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.095 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.415 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.93 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.357 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
2.63 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.208 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane Radiological |
0.002 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Dalapon Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.756 ppb | — | 200.0 | — | — | — | — | 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 CITY OF PALM COAST UTILITY.