Tallahassee, City Of
Tallahassee, Florida · PWSID: FL1370655
Tallahassee Water Quality Summary
Tallahassee, City Of supplies drinking water to about 200,480 people in Tallahassee, Florida, and draws from ground water (wells or aquifers), which is naturally filtered but can carry minerals and contaminants from the surrounding geology. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns an excellent Water Safety Score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA SDWIS shows no health-based or monitoring violations on record for Tallahassee, City Of, though 1 enforcement action is logged in its history.
Across the single substance sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. E. coli sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 0 presence against an MCL of 0 presence (sampled January 2023) — within the legal limit.
The most pressing open issue is a treatment technique violation involving E. coli, beginning February 2023 and still open in EPA records.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 0 presence | 0 presence | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2023 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Tallahassee, City Of has a Water Safety Score of A (97/100). The system serves 200,480 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Tallahassee, City Of has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.