Public-source contaminant table
Sarasota FL Water Quality: PFOA Marginally Above EPA MCL
City of Sarasota brackish-RO blend; PFOA at 0.0042 µg/L just over 4 ppt MCL.
Rows tracked
1
Above-limit flags
1
Last reviewed
May 22, 2026
Next source review
June 22, 2026
Utility context
City of Sarasota Public Utilities
PWSID
FL6581591
Source water
Groundwater (brackish, RO treated) + purchased
Disinfectant
Chloramine
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| Contaminant | Detected value | Year | Limit / guideline | Comparison | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA City of Sarasota · ZIP 34236 | 0.0042 µg/L | UCMR 5 | 0.004 µg/LHealth goal: 0 | Marginally exceeds MCL | epa.gov Official verification path · Needs row-level primary-source confirmation before stronger wording Verified May 22, 2026 · Next review June 22, 2026 Official checks EPA UCMR5 Data Finder |
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Trust and source notes
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Last reviewed
May 22, 2026
Reviewed by
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Data snapshot
May 22, 2026
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