Drinking water quality
What's in Gainesville, FL tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Gainesville, FL water system's most recent annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 0.48–1.6 mg/LRange | 4 mg/LMRDLG | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | 4.1–13.8 ug/LRange | 60 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| TTHM | 34.3–64.9 ug/LRange | 80 ug/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 0.24–0.68 mg/LRange | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 0.019 mg/LReported Level | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Copper | 0.013 mg/L90th percentile | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Lead | 1 ug/L90th percentile | 0 ug/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| Sodium | 21.1 mg/LReported Level | 160 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Every figure here is transcribed verbatim from Gainesville, FL's annual Consumer Confidence Report, cross-checked by a second model, and approved by a person before publishing. Numbers are the utility's own — a water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.