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Oakland Tap Water Quality Report
Oakland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
1 other system serving parts of Oakland reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. OCUD/LAKE JOHN SHORES WTR SYS (4 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for Oakland with results above guidelines: OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS) (2 above guidelines)
Water system
OAKLAND TOWN OF
1 other system also serves parts of Oakland. 1 other system is listed for Oakland. See their figures
People Served
5,212
Health-based violations since 2020
0
OAKLAND TOWN OF. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Sep 2024 · OAKLAND TOWN OF
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Oakland Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Oakland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029).
OAKLAND TOWN OF, Oakland's water system, serves 5,212 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Oakland. 1 other system is listed for Oakland. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to OAKLAND TOWN OF's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for OAKLAND TOWN OF is from Sep 2024.
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Oakland Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Oakland, FL
We read Oakland, FL’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 6 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 105 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Oakland's water
OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS)
PWSID FL3481546
OCUD/WESTERN REGIONAL WTR SYS (5 WPS) reported 0.583 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
OAKLAND TOWN OF
PWSID FL3480913
OAKLAND TOWN OF reported 0.149 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
OCUD/LAKE JOHN SHORES WTR SYS
PWSID FL3480700
OCUD/LAKE JOHN SHORES WTR SYS reported 0.229 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Oakland
Based on Oakland's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Filters for what Oakland reported
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What Oakland's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Oakland includes manganese and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Oakland, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Oakland? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Orange County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Oakland
Oakland's tap water measures 7.3 grains per gallon (125.0 mg/L) — hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 7.3 gpg water in Oakland — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Florida as a whole, read water softener cost in Florida — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland Tap Water
Oakland's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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