Dade City
Is Dade City tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Dade City scores 9/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Dade City. We found 162 total violations (86 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Dade City?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Dade City.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Dade City.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Dade City informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. With a score of 9/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Dade City
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Dade City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dade City tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Dade City scores 9/100.
How many water systems serve Dade City?
Dade City is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Dade City?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Dade City.
What is the water quality score for Dade City?
The water quality score for Dade City is 9 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Dade City?
The top contaminants detected in Dade City include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Dade City Water Quality Summary
Dade City, FL receives a water quality score of 9/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Dade City's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Dade City's score of 9 is 55 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Florida water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Dade City (2)
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