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Pine Ridge, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Pine Ridge, FL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Pine Ridge's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Citrus Springs - Pine Ridge PWSID: FL6090312 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 0.80 ppb, 5% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Pine Ridge earns an A for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 0.80 ppb — 5% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
24 violations since 2015, 2 health-based
No violations currently open
Pine Ridge's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 0.80 ppb — 5% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 85% of Florida utilities
Population Served
6702
~11453 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
24 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
5% of EPA action level
0.80 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 0.80 ppb, 5% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MCL EXCEEDANCE — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MCL EXCEEDANCE — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

24 violations are on record since 2015, of which 2 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Citrus Springs - Pine Ridge
PWSID FL6090312
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 6,702
Service connections 11,453
Systems serving this area 4
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Ridge tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 0.80 ppb, 5% of the action level.
Does Pine Ridge water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Pine Ridge? ▼
Citrus Springs - Pine Ridge (PWSID FL6090312), one of 4 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-12-02. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Pine Ridge Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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