Palm Bay Water Quality

Florida

Health Violations

The tap water in Palm Bay, Florida is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 140,750 people. 9 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
140,750
Population Served
9
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Palm Bay, Florida is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 140,750 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 Palm Bay shows 9 total violations across all 1 system, of which 9 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. 3 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
PALM BAY, CITY OF 140,750 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 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
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 2022-10-01

TRI Facilities in Palm Bay

Facility Total Releases
Far Research Inc. (dba Far Chemical Inc.) 76.0K lbs
Renesas Electronics America Inc. 31.5K lbs
L3HARRIS Technologies Inc. 45 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palm Bay, Florida water safe to drink?
Palm Bay is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 140,750 people. 9 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 Palm Bay have?
Palm Bay water systems have a total of 9 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 9 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Palm Bay water?
Health-based violations for Palm Bay water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Palm Bay?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Palm Bay, Florida, collectively covering approximately 140,750 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Palm Bay get its drinking water?
Palm Bay's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Palm Bay?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Palm Bay, Florida, reporting a combined 107.5K 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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