Palatka Water Quality

Florida

Health Violations

The tap water in Palatka, Florida is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,270 people. 90 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
12,270
Population Served
90
Total Violations
90
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Palatka, Florida is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 12,270 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 Palatka shows 90 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 90 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 2950, 2456, 3100. 6 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
R. C. WILLIS WTP (CITY OF PALATKA) 11,900 78 Health
ST. JOHN'S HARBOR 325 3 Health
RODEHEAVER BOYS RANCH 45 9 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
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
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 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-04-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-07-01
2950 2021-07-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2021-01-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01

TRI Facilities in Palatka

Facility Total Releases
Seminole Generating Station 7.1M lbs
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC 3.2M lbs
Veritas Steel 13.1K lbs
Certainteed Gypsum Palatka LLC 1.1K lbs
Tpg Pressure - Palatka 0 lbs
Port Consolidated Inc. 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palatka, Florida water safe to drink?
Palatka is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 12,270 people. 90 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 Palatka have?
Palatka water systems have a total of 90 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 90 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Palatka water?
Health-based violations for Palatka water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Palatka?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Palatka, Florida, collectively covering approximately 12,270 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Palatka get its drinking water?
Palatka's water supply comes from 3 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 Palatka?
Yes, 6 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Palatka, Florida, reporting a combined 10.3M 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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