Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) delivers tap water graded D (56/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 66,270 residents in OCALA, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 352-572-0488.
Is OCALA tap water safe to drink?
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (56/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 66,270 residents in OCALA, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 10 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Chromium (hexavalent), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Nitrate, Perfluoropentane sulfonic acid (PFPeS), Uranium. 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.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS).
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.
Contact OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)
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Recommended water filters for OCALA
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 56/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) service area
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