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Winter Springs, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Winter Springs, City Of (3 Wps) PWSID: FL3590879 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points

Lead is 0.60 ppb, 4% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points, running as high as 1.61 times the limit.

C

Winter Springs earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 0.60 ppb — 4% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points
15 violations since 2015, 12 health-based
No violations currently open
Winter Springs's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 0.60 ppb — 4% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 92% of Florida utilities
Population Served
38047
~11583 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
15 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
4% of EPA action level
0.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 0.60 ppb, 4% 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 82.31 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 88.56 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 94.0325 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 100.5775 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 97.335 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 103.3975 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 99.0425 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 97.35 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 98.2475 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 92.9075 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 97.5375 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 102.8175 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 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

15 violations are on record since 2015, of which 12 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Winter Springs, City Of (3 Wps)
PWSID FL3590879
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 38,047
Service connections 11,583
Systems serving this area 6
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Springs tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 0.60 ppb, 4% of the action level.
Does Winter Springs water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 3 sampling points, running as high as 1.61 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Winter Springs? ▼
Winter Springs, City Of (3 Wps) (PWSID FL3590879), 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 2025-04-18. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Winter Springs 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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