High Springs (FL) Water Quality

High Springs is a small public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 32643 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 65 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 33.94 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 12 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Total Permethrin was 0.047 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the High Springs water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (2)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (2)

1,3-butadiene (2)

1,4-dioxane (2)

1-butanol (2)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (3)

2-methoxyethanol (2)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (2)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (3)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (2)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (2)

bromomethane (2)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (2)

chlorate (4)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (2)

chloromethane (2)

chlorpyrifos (2)

chromium (4)

chromium-6 (4)

cobalt (4)

dimethipin (2)

ethoprop (2)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (3)

lithium (4)

Manganese (6)

molybdenum (4)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (3)

o-toluidine (2)

oxyfluorfen (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (3)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (3)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (3)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorobutanoic acid (3)

perfluorodecanoic acid (3)

perfluorododecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (5)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorohexanoic acid (3)

perfluorononanoic acid (5)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorooctanoic acid (5)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoropentanoic acid (3)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (3)

profenofos (2)

quinoline (2)

strontium (4)

tebuconazole (2)

Total Permethrin (2)

tribufos (2)

vanadium (4)

Sampling Facilities

High Springs WTP Well #1 & Well #2
Ground Water (GW)

Well # 1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

High Springs WTP Well # 3
Ground Water (GW)

Well # 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Contact Tank
Ground Water (GW)

Finished Tap at Contact TankEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

City HallDistribution System (DS)
Boat Ramp RoadDistribution System (DS)

High Springs Water Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Water Plant 4-Log Site POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

110 NW 1st Ave.Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Treatment Plant
Ground Water (GW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is High Springs tap water safe to drink?

When was High Springs last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 18th, 2025.