Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach, FL receives a water quality score of 73/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

Fort Walton Beach's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.

Fort Walton Beach's score of 73 is 9 points above the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

In Fort Walton Beach, residents and prospective homebuyers rely on two water systems operating within Florida's Southeast coastal region. The local drinking supply is drawn from limestone aquifer geology, which must support a dense, growing population in this mid-size city. Given the average, moderate performance of the water quality here, anyone settling in the area should expect decent but not flawless utility standards that warrant ongoing awareness.

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 →