Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Port St Lucie, FL tap water
14 contaminants were measured in the Port St Lucie, FL water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 14
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- FL
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Port St Lucie, FL's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 48 sources.
Source
- F1- FLORIDAN AQUIFER
- WELL #1 SURFICIAL AQUIFER
- F2-FLORIDAN WELL
- F-3 FLORIDAN WELL
- + 44 more
Treatment
- PRINEVILLE - LIME SOFT 8.0 MG
- PRINEVILLE RO 11.15 MGD
- JAMES E. ANDERSON RO WTP
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Other1 violation on record · most recent Jul 20251 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.01 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 mg/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 4.6 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.11 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 2.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.0032 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 93.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 2.4–3.7 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMRDLG | Approaching the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 1.8–43.8 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 3.2–26.4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.76 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.032 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 7575 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.69 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 10495 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Port St Lucie, FL's water
+Is Port St Lucie, FL tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Port St Lucie, FL water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Port St Lucie, FL tap water?
14 contaminants were measured in Port St Lucie, FL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 8 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Port St Lucie, FL tap water?
One contaminant in Port St Lucie, FL's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Port St Lucie, FL tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Arsenic, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Port St Lucie, FL tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Chloramine. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Port St Lucie, FL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Port St Lucie, FL's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.