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Moore Haven, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Moore Haven Wtp PWSID: FL5220192 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 3.10 ppb, 21% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

C

Moore Haven earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 3.10 ppb — 21% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
7 violations since 2015, 2 health-based
1 violation currently open
Moore Haven's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.10 ppb — 21% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 21% of Florida utilities
Population Served
1558
~1448 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 7 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
21% of EPA action level
3.10 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.10 ppb, 21% 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
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2023 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 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

1 violation remains open, out of 7 recorded since 2015 (2 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Moore Haven Wtp
PWSID FL5220192
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 1,558
Service connections 1,448
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moore Haven tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 3.10 ppb, 21% of the action level.
Does Moore Haven water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Moore Haven? ▼
Moore Haven Wtp (PWSID FL5220192). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-11-28. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Moore Haven 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
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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