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Official Status: March 2026

Is Port St Lucie tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
D

Use extra caution — Port St Lucie scores 44/100.

Safety Score
44
out of 100

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Port St Lucie

Florida

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Is Port St Lucie tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Port St Lucie scores 44/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Port St Lucie. We found 105 total violations (54 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Port St Lucie.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Port St Lucie?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.

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Should you buy a water purifier in Port St Lucie? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Port St Lucie, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. With a score of 44/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Requires Mitigation

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.

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Compliance Record for Port St Lucie

105
Violations (5yr)
54
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Port St Lucie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port St Lucie tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Port St Lucie scores 44/100.

How many water systems serve Port St Lucie?

Port St Lucie is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Port St Lucie?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Port St Lucie.

What is the water quality score for Port St Lucie?

The water quality score for Port St Lucie is 44 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 Port St Lucie?

The top contaminants detected in Port St Lucie include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
44/100
Grade
F
Water Systems
2
Population
245,885

Port St Lucie Water Quality Summary

Port St Lucie, FL receives a water quality score of 44/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.

Port St Lucie'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.

Port St Lucie's score of 44 is 20 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

As a mid-size city situated in Florida's Southeast coastal region, Port St Lucie faces significant challenges in keeping its local drinking water up to ideal standards. The two local water systems draw from a limestone aquifer, which presents unique geological challenges that are compounded by a dense and growing population. For prospective homebuyers or current residents, these subpar water quality evaluations suggest that looking into residential filtration systems might be a worthwhile consideration.

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

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0046 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Port St Lucie (2)

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