Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL receives a water quality score of 70/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 21 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 70 is 6 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 →