Gru - Murphree Wtp
Gainesville, Florida · PWSID: FL2010946
Gainesville Water Quality Summary
Gru - Murphree Wtp supplies drinking water to about 195,681 people in Gainesville, 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 a fair Water Safety Score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
This system has no health-based violations on record, but EPA logs 11 monitoring violations — failures to test or report water quality on schedule rather than confirmed contamination. 6 enforcement actions are recorded against the system.
Across the 3 substances sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. Total Coliform (TCR) sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 2.5 % positive against an MCL of 5 % positive (sampled July 2016) — within the legal limit.
The most recent documented episode is a treatment technique violation involving Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), beginning January 2020 and marked resolved April 2020.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform (TCR) | 2.5 % positive | 5 % positive | Within Limit | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30 ppb | 60 ppb | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Total Trihalomethanes | 40 ppb | 80 ppb | Within Limit | Jan 1, 2020 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Gru - Murphree Wtp has a Water Safety Score of C (72/100). The system serves 195,681 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Gru - Murphree Wtp 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.