Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
MELBOURNE, CITY OF
MELBOURNE, CITY OF delivers tap water graded B (83/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 167,753 residents in MELBOURNE, Florida using surface water. 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 321-608-7200.
Is MELBOURNE tap water safe to drink?
MELBOURNE, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of B (83/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a good rating, with only minor concerns relative to health-based guidelines.
The utility serves 167,753 residents in MELBOURNE, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 6 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Bromate, Chromium (hexavalent), Chlorate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for MELBOURNE, CITY OF (system ID FL3051447) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 09/01/2025 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 07/01/2023 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for MELBOURNE residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for MELBOURNE, CITY OF.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 16.9 ppb, 282x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 15.0 ppb, 150x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 18.9 ppb, 126x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact MELBOURNE, CITY OF
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 83/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 |
16.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 282× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
15.0 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 150× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
18.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 126× over |
| Bromate Disinfection byproduct |
0.668 ppb | 0.1 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.1 | — | 6.7× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0729 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.6× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
480.9 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.3× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.133 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.385 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
23.3 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
17.9 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.37 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.155 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
5.98 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.55 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.775 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other |
0.105 ppb | 200.0 | 400.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.719 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.531 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Germanium Other |
0.118 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.027 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
MELBOURNE, CITY OF service area
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