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River Ridge, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Pcud-Pasco County Regional Pws PWSID: FL6511361 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 8 sampling points

Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 8 sampling points, running as high as 1.94 times the limit.

B

River Ridge earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 8 sampling points
6 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
River Ridge's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 75% of Florida utilities
Population Served
5107
~127110 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
6 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
7% of EPA action level
1.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.00 ppb, 7% 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
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2024 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2022 Unaddressed
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

6 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 Pcud-Pasco County Regional Pws
PWSID FL6511361
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 5,107
Service connections 127,110
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Ridge tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 8 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level.
Does River Ridge water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 8 sampling points, running as high as 1.94 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to River Ridge? ▼
Pcud-Pasco County Regional Pws (PWSID FL6511361). Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-25. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should River Ridge 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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