Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water graded A (88/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 62,225 residents in SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 850-231-5114.
Is SANTA ROSA BEACH tap water safe to drink?
REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (88/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.
The utility serves 62,225 residents in SANTA ROSA BEACH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 3 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). 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 REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 7.03 ppb, 70x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 2.67 ppb, 44x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 5.05 ppb, 34x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
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Recommended water filters for SANTA ROSA BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 88/100 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 (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
7.03 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 70× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
2.67 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 44× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
5.05 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.7 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
11.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.5 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.096 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.105 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.
REGIONAL UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM service area
This water system serves 1 community in Walton County, Florida. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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