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Punta Gorda Tap Water Quality Report
Punta Gorda's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
1 other system serving parts of Punta Gorda reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN. (1 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for Punta Gorda with results above guidelines: CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES (4 above guidelines)
Water system
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA
3 other systems also serve parts of Punta Gorda. 1 other system is listed for Punta Gorda. See their figures
People Served
36,302
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Apr 2025 · CITY OF PUNTA GORDA
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Punta Gorda Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Punta Gorda's water has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Punta Gorda's water.
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, Punta Gorda's water system, serves 36,302 people. 3 other systems also serve parts of Punta Gorda. 1 other system is listed for Punta Gorda. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CITY OF PUNTA GORDA's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CITY OF PUNTA GORDA is from Apr 2025.
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Punta Gorda Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Punta Gorda, FL
We read Punta Gorda, 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.
- 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 13 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 118 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Punta Gorda's water
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES
PWSID FL5084100
No fluoride level in our data for CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA
PWSID FL6080051
Fluoride was detected in 17.8% of CITY OF PUNTA GORDA's samples (median below the detection limit).
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES / BURNT STORE
PWSID FL6080318
CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES / BURNT STORE reported 0.157 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
TOWN AND COUNTRY UTILITY
PWSID FL5084116
TOWN AND COUNTRY UTILITY reported 0.465 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN.
PWSID FL6080044
CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSN. reported 0.2 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Punta Gorda
Based on Punta Gorda'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
Filters for what Punta Gorda reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 13 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
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.
With 5 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 Punta Gorda's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Punta Gorda includes manganese, turbidity, sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Charlotte County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda's tap water has an estimated 17.3 grains per gallon (295.0 mg/L, county sampling in Charlotte County) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for an estimated 17.3 gpg water in Punta Gorda — 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 Punta Gorda Tap Water
Punta Gorda's water has 4 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 1 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Punta Gorda's water.
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