City of Tallahassee
EPA ID: FL1370655 · 200,480 people served · 23 ZIP codes
Five-year compliance data for City of Tallahassee includes 105 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 200,480 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 23 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tallahassee Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The City of Tallahassee serves a community with a median household income of $68,124 and an estimated 329,612 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tallahassee's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Leon County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Tallahassee compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 7 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Coliform at 54 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 52 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 58 detections recorded. 19 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 19 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Tallahassee, (EPA ID: FL1370655) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 200,480 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 23 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 54 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 52 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 11 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 7 | Yes |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32327 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32301 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32302 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32303 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32304 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32305 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32306 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32307 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32308 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32309 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32310 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32311 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32312 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32313 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32314 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32315 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32316 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32317 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32318 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32395 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 15 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 8 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 32301 — Tallahassee
- 32302 — Tallahassee
- 32303 — Tallahassee
- 32304 — Tallahassee
- 32305 — Tallahassee
- 32306 — Tallahassee
- 32307 — Tallahassee
- 32308 — Tallahassee
- 32309 — Tallahassee
- 32310 — Tallahassee
- 32311 — Tallahassee
- 32312 — Tallahassee
- 32313 — Tallahassee
- 32314 — Tallahassee
- 32315 — Tallahassee
- 32316 — Tallahassee
- 32317 — Tallahassee
- 32318 — Tallahassee
- 32327 — Crawfordville
- 32343 — Midway
- 32362 — Woodville
- 32395 — Tallahassee
- 32399 — Tallahassee
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Tallahassee (FL1370655) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tallahassee water safe to drink?
City of Tallahassee has recorded 16 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Tallahassee serve?
City of Tallahassee serves approximately 200,480 people across 23 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does City of Tallahassee get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #30 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Florida)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Tallahassee (EPA ID: FL1370655) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.