Northwest Utilities (FL) Water Quality

Northwest Utilities is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 33548, 33549, 33558, 33613, 33618, 33625, 33626 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 24.183 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 3.24 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Northwest Utilities water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (12)

17-beta-estradiol (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

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

4-androstene-3,17-dione (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (24)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (24)

chromium-6 (24)

cobalt (24)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

equilin (12)

estriol (12)

estrone (12)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (24)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (20)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (20)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluorooctanoic acid (20)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (24)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (4)

testosterone (12)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (24)

Sampling Facilities

Lake Park
Multiple Sources (MX)

Lake Park POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Fawnridge
Multiple Sources (MX)

Fawnridge POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Northwest Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

NW1 1005 Terra Mar DriveDistribution System (DS)
NW2 14906 Laurie LaneDistribution System (DS)
NW3 19109 Sun Lake Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
NW4 8112 Honeybee LaneDistribution System (DS)
NW5 4413 Rockcrest CircleDistribution System (DS)
NW6 13608 Pub PlaceDistribution System (DS)
NW7 10303 Chadbourne DriveDistribution System (DS)
NW8 19208 Eastbrook DriveDistribution System (DS)

Tampa-Hillsborough Intertie
Multiple Sources (MX)

Tampa-Hillsborough Interconnect POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

19208 Eastbrook DriveMaximum Residence Time (MR)
8112 Honeybee LaneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
14906 Laurie LaneMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Plant ID 15
Multiple Sources (MX)

Lake Park POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PLANT ID 17
Ground Water (GW)

NWHPWF POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

THI
Multiple Sources (MX)

Tampa-Hillsborough Interconnect POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

19201 Sunlake Blvd.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
16504 Windsor PlaceMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Northwest Utilities tap water safe to drink?

When was Northwest Utilities last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 15th, 2024.