Longwood
Is Longwood tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Longwood scores 55/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 15 local systems in Longwood. We found 964 total violations (570 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 12:00 PM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Longwood.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Longwood?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Filter or no filter for Longwood water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Longwood should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Longwood, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. With a score of 55/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Copper (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 Longwood
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Longwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longwood tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Longwood scores 55/100.
How many water systems serve Longwood?
Longwood is served by 15 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Longwood?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Longwood.
What is the water quality score for Longwood?
The water quality score for Longwood is 55 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 15 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Longwood?
The top contaminants detected in Longwood include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Longwood Water Quality Summary
Longwood, FL receives a water quality score of 55/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 15 public water systems serving the area.
Longwood'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.
Longwood's score of 55 is 9 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Sourced from the Southeast coastal region's limestone aquifer geology, drinking water in this mid-size Florida city is distributed through various local systems facing the demands of a dense, growing population. Longwood's tap water quality currently sits in a moderate, average tier, reflecting the environmental pressures of rapid regional development. For prospective homebuyers and current residents, this middling utility performance underscores how geological features and area growth shape the household water supply.
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 Longwood (15)
Florida Governmental Utility Authority
ACypress Cove - Foxwood
CAngus Valley
DParadise Lakes
FAnclote Village
DBeverly Beach Water System
CTurtle Lakes (Mad Hatter East)
CNassau-Amelia Utilities
CAloha Gardens Utilities
FLake Gibson Estates
BLongwood, City Of (2 Wps)
FColonial Manor Water System
FLake Fairways Mobile Home Park
ASeven Springs
FFgua - Plantation Bay Wtp
CCheck Your Specific Address
Water quality can vary by neighborhood in Longwood.
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