ALACHUA WTP

PWSID: FL2010017 · Alachua, FL · Serves 8,220 people

Health Violations

ALACHUA WTP has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,220
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

ALACHUA WTP (PWSID FL2010017) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 8,220 people in Alachua, FL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Florida drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2011–2011.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Florida state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
FL2010017
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Alachua, FL
Population Served
8,220
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALACHUA WTP water safe to drink?
ALACHUA WTP has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does ALACHUA WTP serve?
ALACHUA WTP serves 8,220 people in Alachua, FL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ALACHUA WTP have?
ALACHUA WTP has 1 total violation on record spanning 2011–2011. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ALACHUA WTP water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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