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Official Status: March 2026

Is Tallahassee tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
C

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 69/100.

Safety Score
69
out of 100

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Tallahassee

Florida

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Is Tallahassee tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 69/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Tallahassee. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Tallahassee.

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 Tallahassee?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

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

Buying a Filter?

Wondering if Tallahassee tap water needs filtering? We break it down.

Baby Formula Safety

Mixing baby formula with Tallahassee tap water? Read this first.

Homebuyer's Perspective

If you're house-hunting in Tallahassee, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 69/100, 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 Nitrite levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Tallahassee

0
Violations (5yr)
0
Unresolved
4
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallahassee tap water safe to drink?

Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 69/100.

How many water systems serve Tallahassee?

Tallahassee is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Tallahassee?

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

What is the water quality score for Tallahassee?

The water quality score for Tallahassee is 69 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Tallahassee?

The top contaminants detected in Tallahassee include Nitrite, Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), Radium-228. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
69/100
Grade
C
Water Systems
20
Population
242,579

Tallahassee Water Quality Summary

Tallahassee, FL receives a water quality score of 69/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 20 public water systems serving the area.

Tallahassee'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.

Tallahassee's score of 69 is 5 points above the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

For residents and home buyers in this mid-size Florida city, Tallahassee's drinking water quality reflects a moderate standard across its multiple distribution systems. Because the area is situated in a Southeast coastal environment with a limestone aquifer geology, the natural environment plays a major role in shaping the water's source characteristics. As a dense, growing population continues to place demands on the local infrastructure, keeping track of tap water safety remains an important consideration for households in the area.

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

Nitrite
0.4726 / 1 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1 mg/L
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
1.2534 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Radium-228
1.0958 / 5 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 5 pCi/L
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
0.3529 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L

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Water Systems Serving Tallahassee (1)

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