32778
Tavares, FL
Lake County · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
TAVARES WATER DEPARTMENT (4 WPS)

Is Tavares tap water safe to drink?

Some concern
Last tested: January 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested January 2025.
Township:
  • Tavares CCD, FL
Neighborhood:
  • Tavares

The short answer for Tavares

Tavares tap water has 11 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested January 2025). 8:2 FTS measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

The health risk for Tavares

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection, especially for children.
  • PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
8:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) January 2025
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
100% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
8:2 FTS
Tested: January 2025 · WTP #3 (Lake Harris Drive)		 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
View all tested compounds

FLA010509_MWB-1 · Tested: December 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Arsenic 0.350 µg/L 10 µg/L 3% of limit
Chromium 1.700 µg/L 100 µg/L 2% of limit
Lead 0.200 µg/L 15 µg/L 1% of limit
Atrazine 8.000 ng/L 3000 ng/L 0.3% of limit
Copper 1.550 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Alachlor 0.440 ng/L 2000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate + Nitrite 1.800 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Glyphosate 0.100 µg/L 700 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Simazine 0.270 ng/L 4000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
2,4-D 0.002 µg/L 70 µg/L 0.0% of limit
.alpha.-Endosulfan 0.430 ng/L — —
.alpha.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L — —
.beta.-Endosulfan 0.960 ng/L — —
.beta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L — —
.delta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.430 ng/L — —
.lambda.-Cyhalothrin 0.800 ng/L — —
2,4,5-T 0.004 µg/L — —
2-Chloro-4-isopropylamino-6... 1.400 ng/L — —
3-Hydroxycarbofuran 0.002 µg/L — —
Acesulfame 0.160 µg/L — —
Acetaminophen 0.008 µg/L — —
Acetamiprid 0.002 µg/L — —
Acetochlor 0.220 ng/L — —
Afidopyropen 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldicarb 0.020 µg/L — —
Aldicarb sulfone 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldicarb sulfoxide 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldrin 0.700 ng/L — —
Alkalinity, total 54.000 mg/L — —
Aluminum 20.000 µg/L — —
Ametryn 1.200 ng/L — —
Aminomethylphosphonic acid 0.100 µg/L — —
Ammonia-nitrogen 0.110 mg/L — —
Antimony 0.050 µg/L — —
Azinphos-methyl 3.300 ng/L — —
Azoxystrobin 0.440 ng/L — —
Barium 6.600 µg/L — —
Bentazon 0.001 µg/L — —
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.... 0.080 µg/L — —
Benzovindiflupyr 0.002 µg/L — —
Beryllium 0.010 µg/L — —
Beta Cypermethrin 1.600 µg/L — —
Bifenthrin 0.540 ng/L — —
Bromacil 0.660 ng/L — —
Butylate 0.490 ng/L — —
Cadmium 0.025 µg/L — —
Caffeine 8.200 ng/L — —
Calcium 16.000 mg/L — —
Carbamazepine 0.052 µg/L — —
Carbaryl 0.002 µg/L — —
Carbofuran 0.002 µg/L — —
Carbophenothion 0.550 ng/L — —
Carfentrazone-ethyl 0.160 ng/L — —
Chlordecone 14.000 ng/L — —
Chlorfenapyr 0.330 ng/L — —
Chloride 31.000 mg/L — —
Chlorothalonil 3.900 ng/L — —
Chlorpyrifos 0.330 ng/L — —
Chlorpyrifos-methyl 0.110 µg/L — —
Chlorthal-dimethyl 0.160 ng/L — —
cis-Chlordane 0.210 ng/L — —
cis-Nonachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Clothianidin 0.004 µg/L — —
Coumaphos 1.200 ng/L — —
Cyanazine 5.500 ng/L — —
Cyfluthrin 1.300 ng/L — —
Cyprodinil 0.220 ng/L — —
Deltamethrin 1.300 ng/L — —
Demeton 3.800 ng/L — —
Diazinon 0.140 ng/L — —
Dichlobenil 0.400 ng/L — —
Dicofol 1.300 ng/L — —
Dieldrin 0.430 ng/L — —
Difenoconazole 0.660 ng/L — —
Dimethenamid 0.110 ng/L — —
Dimethomorph 0.330 ng/L — —
Dinotefuran 0.037 µg/L — —
Disulfoton 0.660 µg/L — —
Dithiopyr 1.100 ng/L — —
Diuron 0.002 µg/L — —
Endosulfan sulfate 0.320 µg/L — —
Endothall 0.250 µg/L — —
Endrin 0.960 ng/L — —
Endrin aldehyde 0.800 µg/L — —
Endrin ketone 0.430 ng/L — —
Escherichia coli 1.000 MPN/100mL — —
Esfenvalerate 0.800 ng/L — —
Ethalfluralin 0.160 ng/L — —
Ethion 0.330 µg/L — —
Ethoprop 0.140 ng/L — —
Etridiazole 0.110 ng/L — —
Fenamiphos 0.490 ng/L — —
Fenbuconazole 0.550 ng/L — —
Fenpropathrin 0.270 ng/L — —
Fenuron 0.032 µg/L — —
Fipronil 0.230 ng/L — —
Fipronil Desulfinyl 0.110 ng/L — —
Fipronil Sulfide 0.140 ng/L — —
Fipronil Sulfone 0.250 ng/L — —
Fluazifop-P-butyl 0.110 ng/L — —
Fludioxonil 0.110 ng/L — —
Flumioxazin 3.300 ng/L — —
Fluoride 0.041 mg/L — —
Fluridone 0.001 µg/L — —
Flutolanil 0.110 ng/L — —
Fluxapyroxad 0.270 ng/L — —
Fonofos 0.160 ng/L — —
Glufosinate-ammonium 0.100 µg/L — —
Heptachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Heptachlor epoxide 0.270 µg/L — —
Hexachlorobenzene 1.100 ng/L — —
Hexazinone 0.550 ng/L — —
Hydrocodone 0.002 µg/L — —
Imazalil 0.710 ng/L — —
Imazapyr 0.009 µg/L — —
Imidacloprid 0.033 µg/L — —
Iprodione 0.550 ng/L — —
Iron 30.000 µg/L — —
Lindane 0.130 µg/L — —
Linuron 0.004 µg/L — —
Loratadine 0.330 ng/L — —
Magnesium 4.960 mg/L — —
Malathion 0.380 µg/L — —
Mandestrobin 0.002 µg/L — —
Manganese 31.900 µg/L — —
Mecoprop 0.002 µg/L — —
Metalaxyl 0.550 ng/L — —
Methiocarb 0.002 µg/L — —
Methomyl 0.002 µg/L — —
Methoprene 0.800 ng/L — —
Methoxychlor 0.320 ng/L — —
Methyl parathion 0.220 ng/L — —
Metolachlor 0.820 ng/L — —
Metribuzin 0.440 ng/L — —
Mevinphos 1.100 ng/L — —
Mirex 0.370 µg/L — —
Molinate 0.270 ng/L — —
Molybdenum 6.620 µg/L — —
Myclobutanil 0.380 ng/L — —
N-2-Ethylhexylbicyclohepten... 0.210 ng/L — —
Naled 2.700 ng/L — —
Napropamide 0.770 ng/L — —
Naproxen 0.008 µg/L — —
Nickel 1.400 µg/L — —
Nitrogen, mixed forms (NH3)... 2.100 mg/L — —
Norflurazon 1.100 ng/L — —
Organic carbon 1.500 mg/L — —
Oxadiazon 0.380 ng/L — —
Oxamyl 0.002 µg/L — —
Oxychlordane 0.320 ng/L — —
Oxyfluorfen 0.220 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDD 0.360 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDE 0.210 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDT 0.910 ng/L — —
Parathion 0.160 ng/L — —
Pendimethalin 1.900 ng/L — —
Permethrin 1.700 µg/L — —
Phenothrin 0.960 ng/L — —
Phenytoin 5.800 ng/L — —
Phorate 0.270 µg/L — —
Phosphorus 0.090 mg/L — —
Piperonyl butoxide 0.160 ng/L — —
Potassium 9.200 mg/L — —
Prallethrin 2.100 ng/L — —
Primidone 0.043 µg/L — —
Prodiamine 0.220 ng/L — —
Prometon 3.300 µg/L — —
Prometryn 0.380 ng/L — —
Pronamide 0.110 ng/L — —
Propanil 0.110 ng/L — —
Propargite 0.880 ng/L — —
Propiconazole 0.660 ng/L — —
Propoxur 0.002 µg/L — —
Purge Volume 6.000 gal — —
Pyraclostrobin 0.002 µg/L — —
Pyraflufen-ethyl 0.330 ng/L — —
Pyridaben 1.500 ng/L — —
Pyriproxyfen 0.270 ng/L — —
S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate 0.550 ng/L — —
Selenium 0.360 µg/L — —
Silver 0.010 µg/L — —
Silvex 0.004 µg/L — —
Sodium 22.700 mg/L — —
Sucralose 1.800 µg/L — —
Sulfate 21.000 mg/L — —
Sulfentrazone 1.500 ng/L — —
Tau-fluvalinate 0.270 ng/L — —
Tebuconazole 1.500 ng/L — —
Terbufos 0.220 µg/L — —
Terbuthylazine 0.220 ng/L — —
Tetrachlorvinphos 0.440 ng/L — —
Tetramethrin 0.800 ng/L — —
Thallium 0.100 µg/L — —
Thiamethoxam 0.002 µg/L — —
Thiobencarb 0.550 ng/L — —
Tolfenpyrad 0.002 µg/L — —
Total Coliform 1.000 MPN/100mL — —
Total dissolved solids 134.000 mg/L — —
Total hardness 60.500 mg/L — —
trans-Chlordane 0.210 ng/L — —
trans-Nonachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Triadimefon 0.160 ng/L — —
Triclopyr 0.004 µg/L — —
Triclosan methyl ether 0.160 ng/L — —
Trifluralin 0.210 ng/L — —
True color 2.500 PCU — —
Water level in well, depth ... 43.150 ft — —
Zinc 5.000 µg/L — —

WTP #1 (Disston Avenue) · Tested: January 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

WTP #2 (Ingraham Ave.) · Tested: January 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

WTP #3 (Lake Harris Drive) · Tested: January 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

WTP #4 (Lane Park) · Tested: January 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 32778

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 32778 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 32778 tap water?

ZIP 32778 has 11 detected contaminants below EPA limits in this dataset. 8:2 FTS measured closest to its guideline.

Will boiling ZIP 32778 tap water remove 8:2 FTS?

Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 32778, a certified filter is more reliable.

Do basic pitcher filters remove 8:2 FTS?

Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 32778?

Public records identify TAVARES WATER DEPARTMENT (4 WPS) as a primary water system associated with ZIP 32778. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 32778 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is January 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 32778?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact TAVARES WATER DEPARTMENT (4 WPS) or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 32778. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (8:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)
Last tested January 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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