Orlando, FL Water Quality Report
Is Orlando tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Orlando, Florida. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.
Quick Answers
Is Orlando tap water safe to drink? Orlando tap water meets most federal EPA limits, but PFAS compounds have been detected at an average of 0 ppt across 4 compounds. A certified pitcher filter or reverse osmosis system is recommended for sensitive populations.
What contaminants are in Orlando water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Orlando water: PFOS (0.01 ppt), PFOA (0.01 ppt), PFPeA (0 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.
What filter should I use in Orlando? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.
Orlando Water Quality Summary
EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Orlando drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 0.01 ppt across 1 water system, representing an average of 0 ppt across 4 detected compounds.
Contamination Level: LOW – Low contamination – PFAS detected but at lower levels; monitoring continues.
Top Detected Compounds
- PFOS: 0.01 ppt
- PFOA: 0.01 ppt
- PFPeA: 0 ppt
- PFHxS: 0 ppt
Lead in Orlando Water
EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 45 lead samples for Orlando water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.035 mg/L (above the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.
EPA Violations in Orlando
Orlando public water systems have 21 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record, including Surface Water Treatment Rule, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs). Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.
About the Data
These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Orlando: approximately 307,573.
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Compare Orlando to Other Cities
Side-by-side PFAS contamination comparisons with same-state, regional, and national peers.
What Orlando Residents Should Do
- Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
- Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
- If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
- Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually