Polk County Utility - Southwest (FL) Water Quality

Polk County Utility - Southwest is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 33811 - 33813, 33860 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 24.5 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 2.5 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Polk County Utility - Southwest water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (10)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (10)

1,3-butadiene (10)

1,4-dioxane (10)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

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

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

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

2,4-dinitrotoluene (2)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (2)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (2)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (2)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (10)

bromomethane (10)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (20)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (10)

chloromethane (10)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (20)

chromium-6 (19)

cobalt (20)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (2)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (2)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (2)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (2)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (2)

lithium (4)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (2)

molinate (2)

molybdenum (20)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

nitrobenzene (2)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (2)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (2)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (2)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (2)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluorobutanoic acid (2)

perfluorodecanoic acid (2)

perfluorododecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (2)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoropentanoic acid (1)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (2)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (2)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (2)

strontium (20)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (2)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (20)

Sampling Facilities

Imperial Lakes
Ground Water (GW)

Imperial Lakes POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Pollard Road
Ground Water (GW)

Pollard Road POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
5763 Cherry Tree LaneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
3415 Kelley CourtMaximum Residence Time (MR)
6529 Foxcrest LaneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
6104 Christina DriveMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Turner Road
Ground Water (GW)

Turner Road POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSGW3- 5205 Waterwood Dr.Distribution System (DS)
DSGW4 - 5763 Cherry Tree Dr.Distribution System (DS)

Pine Lakes
Ground Water (GW)

Pine Lakes POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Valley View
Ground Water (GW)

Valley View POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Gus Stewart
Ground Water (GW)

Gus Stewart POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PLANT ID 1
Ground Water (GW)

Sikes Elem TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

add ucmr max residence sp nameMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Polk County Utility - Southwest tap water safe to drink?

When was Polk County Utility - Southwest last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 17th, 2023.