Polk County Utility - Central (FL) Water Quality

Polk County Utility - Central is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 33823, 33880 zip codes. It has 8 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 36.6 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 1.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Polk County Utility - Central water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (9)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (9)

1,3-butadiene (9)

1,4-dioxane (9)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (2)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (2)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (9)

bromomethane (9)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (17)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (9)

chloromethane (9)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (19)

chromium-6 (19)

cobalt (19)

dimethipin (4)

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

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

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

molinate (2)

molybdenum (19)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (2)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (13)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (13)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (13)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (13)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (13)

perfluorooctanoic acid (13)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (2)

strontium (19)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (2)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (19)

Sampling Facilities

Central Regional
Ground Water (GW)

Central POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tanamora
Ground Water (GW)

Tanamora POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSGW1 - 2817 Richardson RoadDistribution System (DS)
DSGW2 - Cental Landfill OfficeDistribution System (DS)
DSGW3 - Spirit Lk Rd West/ Spirit Lk RdDistribution System (DS)
DSGW4 - 3917 Country PlaceDistribution System (DS)

Jan Phyl
Ground Water (GW)

Jan Phyl POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wolf Run
Ground Water (GW)

Wolf Run POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Dinner Lake
Ground Water (GW)

Dinner Lake POEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

2817 Richardson RoadMaximum Residence Time (MR)
SR 540 @ Tera LaneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Spirit Lake @ Spirit Lake W.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
Central Landfill OfficeMaximum Residence Time (MR)
3917 Co. PlaceMaximum Residence Time (MR)

PLANT ID 1
Ground Water (GW)

THORNHILL RD & SPIRIT LK RDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

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

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

The latest water samples were taken on January 31st, 2024.