Is Lakeland, FL tap water safe?

Data: U.S. EPA · How we read the data · How we check it

No federal limits exceeded in EPA data for City of Lakeland.

26 public water systems serve parts of Lakeland. The largest, City of Lakeland, serves 193,297 people. Your water bill names your system.

Largest system

City of Lakeland

193,297 people · Groundwater · EPA ID FL6531014

PFAS	Highest average	Limit	Status
PFOA Not detected	–	4 ppt	Not detected
PFOS Not detected	–	4 ppt	Not detected
PFHxS Not detected	–	10 ppt	Not detected
PFNA Not detected	–	10 ppt	Not detected
HFPO-DA (GenX) Not detected	–	10 ppt	Not detected

ppt = parts per trillion. "Highest average" is the highest average at any of the system's entry points, the way EPA compares results with the limits.

Lead: 0.6 ppb at the 90th percentile (Dec 2023, and 9 in 10 homes sampled were at or below it) Below action level
Health-based violations since 2016: 0

Full City of Lakeland results

Across Florida, 124 of 394 water systems EPA tested had PFAS above a 2024 federal limit, and 4 systems were above the lead action level in results from the last five years. Florida results.

Lakeland homes and lead pipes

45%

of homes built before 1980 (Florida 34%, US 50%)

built before 1950 (Florida 4%)

44%

of households rent (Florida 32%)

Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so homes from before then are the ones to check. Renting? Ask your landlord what the service line is made of, because it's their pipe to replace. How to check your own line.

Housing: Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Lakeland city (tables B25034, B25003). Estimates for small places have a margin of error.

Other water systems serving Lakeland

Southwest/Polk County Utility
39,209 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
No PFAS above limits
Northwest Water System
28,082 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
No PFAS above limits
Sws – Cypress Lakes Water System
4,065 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
No PFAS above limits
Lake Gibson Estates Water System
1,897 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Foxwood Lake Estates Water System
1,816 people · Purchased groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Timber Creek Subdivision
556 people · Purchased groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample

19 more systems

Pines, The Water System
505 people · Purchased groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Village Water
493 people · Purchased groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Florida Light ; Life MHP
490 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Gibsonia Estates Water System
414 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Country Class Water System
256 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Lakeland Oak Meadows Water System
200 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Chapman's M.H.P. Water System
180 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Maygrove MHP
140 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Pine Lake Mobile Home Park Water System
124 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Scenic View MHP
120 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Linwood Oaks M. H. P. Water System
78 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Buccaneer Bay MHP, LLC
77 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Country Villas Water System
64 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Pine Ridge Estates Water System
52 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Dogwood Estates, LLC
50 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Croft's Mobile Home Park Water System
40 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Kathleen Oaks MHP
35 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Tenoroc Park LLC
30 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Not in EPA's PFAS sample
Southern Oaks MHP
25 people · Groundwater · Florida · lists this city
Coliform bacteria violation

How nearby cities compare

City	Main water system	PFAS	Lead (90th pct.)
Plant City 10 mi City of Plant City Utility	City of Plant City Utility	None above limits	1 ppb
Winter Haven 14 mi Winter Haven Water Department	Winter Haven Water Department	Above limit	7 ppb
Haines City 21 mi City of Haines City	City of Haines City	None above limits	1 ppb
Temple Terrace 26 mi City of Temple Terrace Utility	City of Temple Terrace Utility	Above limit	0 ppb
Tampa 32 mi City of Tampa Water Department	City of Tampa Water Department	Above limit	1.5 ppb
Clermont 36 mi Clermont East Water System	Clermont East Water System	None above limits	0 ppb

Lakeland ZIP codes (5)

33801
33803
33805
33811
33815

Questions

Is Lakeland tap water safe to drink?

City of Lakeland has had no health-based violations since 2016. Utility data can't show lead from your own pipes: if your home was built before 1986, test your tap. Your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report is the official summary.

Who supplies water in Lakeland, FL?

26 public water systems serve parts of Lakeland. The largest is City of Lakeland (193,297 people). Your water bill names your system. The EPA ID is also on your utility's Consumer Confidence Report.

Does Lakeland tap water have PFAS?

None detected above EPA's reporting limits. City of Lakeland had no PFAS detected in EPA's 2023–2025 testing. "Not detected" means below the reporting limit (about 2 to 20 ppt), not proven zero.

Do Lakeland homes have lead pipes?

Census estimates put 45% of Lakeland homes as built before 1980 (Florida: 34%). Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so older homes are more likely to have them. City of Lakeland's service line inventory says what your line is made of. The only way to know for your home is to check the line where it enters the house and test your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA drinking water records and PFAS testing (UCMR 5). How we read the data.