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Gainesville, FL water quality

Gainesville, FL is served by 25 public water systems, serving 199,391 people combined. Across those systems, we count 3 health-based violations in the last 5 years. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville, FL tap water safe to drink?

25 public water systems serve Gainesville, FL, with 3 health-based violations in the last 5 years across them. The worst Tap Grade among them is C.

Does Gainesville's water have lead in it?

The most recent 90th-percentile lead sample is 5.8 ppb, versus the EPA action level of 15 ppb.

Has PFAS been detected in Gainesville's water?

These systems were tested under UCMR5 and no PFAS was detected above the reporting limit in the analytes we track.

Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO · Data as of 2026Q2