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Tallahassee Tap Water Quality Report
Tallahassee'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.
Other systems listed for Tallahassee with results above guidelines: APALACHEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (1 above guidelines), LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (1 above guidelines), CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (4 above guidelines)
Water system
TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF
1 other system also serves parts of Tallahassee. 7 other systems are listed for Tallahassee. See their figures
People Served
193,927
Health-based violations since 2020
0
TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Aug 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Tallahassee Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Tallahassee'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 Tallahassee's water.
TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF, Tallahassee's water system, serves 193,927 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Tallahassee. 7 other systems are listed for Tallahassee. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF is from Aug 2025.
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Tallahassee Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Tallahassee, FL
We read Tallahassee, 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 26 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 114 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Tallahassee's water
The 5 largest of the 9 water systems serving Tallahassee, by population served.
TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF
PWSID FL1370655
TALLAHASSEE, CITY OF reported 0.8 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
APALACHEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PWSID FL1320025
APALACHEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION reported 0.2 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PWSID FL6601737
Fluoride was detected in 20.0% of SUMTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION's samples (median below the detection limit).
LIBERTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PWSID FL1394001
LIBERTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION reported 0.16 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PWSID FL5084082
CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION reported 0.105 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Tallahassee
Based on Tallahassee's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
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
Whirlpool Corporation
W11569861
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.52 gpm
Removes 22 contaminants:
+17 more
Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Trichloroethylene, Turbidity
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:
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 26 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 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 Tallahassee's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Tallahassee includes sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Leon County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Tallahassee
Tallahassee's tap water measures 8.0 grains per gallon (136.0 mg/L) — hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 8.0 gpg water in Tallahassee — 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 Tallahassee Tap Water
Tallahassee'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 Tallahassee's water.
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