Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
Tap water in TALLAHASSEE, Florida receives a grade of C (73/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in TALLAHASSEE's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving TALLAHASSEE.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) 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 0.146 ppt, 146x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.404 ppb, 101x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 3.09 ppb, 51x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF (system ID FL1370655) 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 |
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 08/01/2013 | 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 TALLAHASSEE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in TALLAHASSEE'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.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in TALLAHASSEE'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 |
0.146 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 146× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.404 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 101× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
3.09 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 51× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.86 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 43× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
6.24 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 42× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
3.09 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 31× over |
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) Volatile organic compound |
0.591 ppb | 0.06 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 9.8× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.281 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.0× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.09 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 1.8× over |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.47 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 1.1× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
0.319 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 1.1× over |
| Vanadium Other |
3.82 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.36 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.843 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
13.5 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
2.82 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
7.57 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Mercury (inorganic) Heavy metal |
0.00769 ppb | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0846 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.067 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane Other |
0.0443 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
0.658 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cyanide Inorganic |
1.47 ppb | — | 200.0 | 50 | 70 | 150 | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.657 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
2.47e-05 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | 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
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