Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS)
WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) delivers tap water graded C (66/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 72,205 residents in WINTER GARDEN, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 407-466-1375.
Is WINTER GARDEN tap water safe to drink?
WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (66/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 72,205 residents in WINTER GARDEN, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 9 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Nitrate, Molybdenum, 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 WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) (system ID FL3481481) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 07/02/2009 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2010 | 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 WINTER GARDEN residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS).
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.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 14.5 ppb, 241x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 23.0 ppb, 154x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 8.67 ppb, 87x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.3 ppb.
Contact WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS)
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Recommended water filters for WINTER GARDEN
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this 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.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 66/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
6.47 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
14.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 241× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
23.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 154× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
8.67 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 87× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.3 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 75× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.97 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 33× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.287 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.1× over |
| Molybdenum Other |
45.3 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
222.4 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.102 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.12 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
16.7 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.36 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.77 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
1.37 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0825 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.157 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.
WINTER GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) service area
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