Desoto County Water System

Arcadia, FL
FL6144898
People Served
4.6K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
DeSoto County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • HA

    Haloacetic Acids

    Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. They are regulated contaminants linked to increased cancer risk.

    66.600 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    82.600 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Arsenic

Avg:0.001 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.010 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloramine

Avg:3.500 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.600 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.220 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.142 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm
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