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Ocala Tap Water Quality Report
Ocala's water has 3 contaminants above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
7 other systems serving parts of Ocala report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. TRADEWINDS VILLAGE (1 above guidelines), WOODS AND MEADOWS (2 above guidelines), ASHLEY FARMS (2 WPS) (1 above guidelines), ROLLING GREENS VILLAGE (1 above guidelines), GOLDEN HILLS GOLF ; TURF WTP (1 above guidelines), ON TOP OF THE WORLD (1 above guidelines), OCALA HEIGHTS S/D (2 above guidelines)
People Served
64,062
Health-based violations since 2020
0
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS). EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Sep 2025 · OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Ocala 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. Ocala's water has 3 contaminants above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029).
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS), Ocala's water system, serves 64,062 people. 9 other systems also serve parts of Ocala. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)'s. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) is from Sep 2025.
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Ocala Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Ocala, FL
We read Ocala, 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.
- 3 contaminants above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 106 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Ocala's water
The 5 largest of the 10 water systems serving Ocala, by population served.
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS)
PWSID FL3420922
OCALA, CITY OF (2 WTPS) reported 0.315 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
PWSID FL6424619
No fluoride level in our data for ON TOP OF THE WORLD. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
ROLLING GREENS VILLAGE
PWSID FL3421098
ROLLING GREENS VILLAGE reported 0.12 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
OCALA OAKS SUBDIVISION (2 WPS)
PWSID FL3421560
OCALA OAKS SUBDIVISION (2 WPS) reported 0.1 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
OCALA PALMS (CONSEC.)
PWSID FL6424785
No fluoride level in our data for OCALA PALMS (CONSEC.). Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
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Recommended Water Filters for Ocala
Based on Ocala's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Ocala's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Ocala includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Ocala, 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 Ocala? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Marion County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Ocala
Ocala's tap water measures 6.7 grains per gallon (115.0 mg/L) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 6.7 gpg water in Ocala — 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 Ocala Tap Water
Ocala's water has 3 contaminants 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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