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Horizon West, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Ocud/western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) PWSID: FL3481546 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 5 sampling points

Lead is 0.80 ppb, 5% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 5 sampling points, running as high as 1.2 times the limit.

C

Horizon West earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 0.80 ppb — 5% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 5 sampling points
3 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Horizon West'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
28849
~59069 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
3 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
Copper (Cu)
90th percentile of tap samples. SDWIS reports a copper figure only when a system exceeds the action level, so any value here is an exceedance.
135.1% of EPA action level
1,756 ppb
Action level: 1,300 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. Copper reached the action level here; a copper figure appears in SDWIS only when a system triggers it.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2022 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

3 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Ocud/Western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps)
PWSID FL3481546
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 28,849
Service connections 59,069
Systems serving this area 6
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horizon West tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 5 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 0.80 ppb, 5% of the action level.
Does Horizon West water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 5 sampling points, running as high as 1.2 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Horizon West? ▼
Ocud/Western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) (PWSID FL3481546), one of 6 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-02-23. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Horizon West Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
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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