Howey In The Hills Water Quality

Florida

Health Violations

The tap water in Howey In The Hills, Florida is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,271 people. 13 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
2,271
Population Served
13
Total Violations
13
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Howey In The Hills, Florida is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 2,271 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Howey In The Hills shows 13 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 13 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 2950. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Florida drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
HOWEY IN THE HILLS (2 WPS) 2,027 12 Health
BISHOPS GATE PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC 244 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2025-02-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01

TRI Facilities in Howey In The Hills

Facility Total Releases
Silver Springs Citrus LLC 1.4K lbs
Preferred-Obrien Rm 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howey In The Hills, Florida water safe to drink?
Howey In The Hills is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 2,271 people. 13 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Howey In The Hills have?
Howey In The Hills water systems have a total of 13 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 13 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Howey In The Hills water?
Health-based violations for Howey In The Hills water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Howey In The Hills?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Howey In The Hills, Florida, collectively covering approximately 2,271 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Howey In The Hills get its drinking water?
Howey In The Hills's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Howey In The Hills?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Howey In The Hills, Florida, reporting a combined 1.4K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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