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Community Water System · PWS FL3590879

Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps)

Orlando, Florida 32801 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 34,657 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

34,657
People served
119
EPA violations
52
Health-based
4 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 119 drinking-water violations at Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps), 44% of them health-based - above the Florida per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds.

119
Total EPA violations on record
44%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
34,657
People served by this system
4
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps)

Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 34,657 residents in Orlando, Florida (Seminole County) through 11,583 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 119 total violations for this system , of which 52 (44%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 21 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 51 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 4 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 6.9 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Florida, EPA tracks 5,093 public water systems serving 22,381,282 people, with 184,355 cumulative violations and 24,266 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 36.2 violations. Statewide, 218 of 402 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (54.2%).

Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps)'s 119 violations sit above the Florida average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

4 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
34,657
Total Violations
119
Health-Based Violations
52
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
11,583
County
Seminole
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
52
Monitoring Violations
21
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 51 2017
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 9 2007
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 2014
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2024
Public Notice Other 1 2016
Cadmium MR 1 1984
Barium MR 1 1984
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 2004
Selenium MR 1 1984
Mercury MR 1 1984
Arsenic MR 1 1984
Chromium MR 1 1984
Nitrate MR 1 1984
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1984
Fluoride MR 1 1984
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 2025

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 12 of 174 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/9/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/9/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/9/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/9/2025 3.20 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 4/9/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/9/2025 6.90 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOA 4/9/2025 4.80 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFDA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/9/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/9/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/9/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/9/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/9/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/9/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/9/2025 3.30 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
4:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/9/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/9/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/9/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/9/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/9/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/9/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/9/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/9/2025 4.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps).

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID FL3590879 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Florida Drinking Water Authority

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) under EPA-delegated authority.

Open FL regulator portal

Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 8000
2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 2456
2017 TTHM MCL 51 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 2950
2016 Public Notice Other 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 7500
2014 Coliform (TCR) MR 8 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 3100
2007 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 9 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 7000
2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 3100
1984 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1015
1984 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1010
1984 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1045
1984 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1035
1984 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1005
1984 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1020
1984 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 1040
1984 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / FL3590879 / 4000

How Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) Florida avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 119 36.2 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 52 4.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 4 compounds 54.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 34,657 4,395 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,093 regulated public water systems in Florida.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) water safe to drink?
Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) (PWS ID: FL3590879) has 119 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 4 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 34,657 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) serve?
Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) serves 34,657 people in Orlando, Florida. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 11,583 service connections.
What type of violations does Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) have?
Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) has 119 total violations: 52 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 21 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds in Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps)'s water supply: PFHxS, PFOS, PFOA, PFPeA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) use?
Winter Springs, City of (3 Wps) uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.