Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM
OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM delivers tap water graded A (86/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 80,295 residents in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 850-651-7172.
Is FORT WALTON BEACH tap water safe to drink?
OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (86/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.
The utility serves 80,295 residents in FORT WALTON BEACH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 3 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5). 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.
Quick actions for FORT WALTON BEACH residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 8.77 ppb, 146x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 16.0 ppb, 107x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 2.65 ppb, 27x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM
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Recommended water filters for FORT WALTON BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 86/100 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 |
8.77 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 146× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
16.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 107× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
2.65 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 27× over |
| Carbon tetrachloride Volatile organic compound |
0.0487 ppb | 0.1 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.00583 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
89.6 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0105 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.719 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.00444 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.86 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
3.83 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.792 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.827 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Germanium Other |
0.08 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lithium Other |
17.5 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM service area
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