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ALVA, Florida Tap Water Quality

400 people served · 1 water system

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ALVA, Florida is a rural community with 400 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 33920.

ALVA has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Uranium and Radium among the regulated contaminants associated with ALVA's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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ZIP Codes Served

33920

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving ALVA. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Uraniumradiological

EPA Code 4006 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

13

violations

EPA Limit

0.03 mg/L

Last Reading

71.725 PCI/L

First Reported

Jan 2023

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Uranium in drinking water is both a chemical toxin (kidney damage) and a radiological hazard (increased cancer risk). It's most commonly found in groundwater near uranium ore deposits or former mining activity in the Western US.

Recommended precautions

  • →Reverse osmosis is the gold standard for removing uranium.
  • →Ion exchange systems work but must be sized correctly for uranium.
  • →If you live near former mining sites, test for uranium even if not required.
Read the complete guide to Uranium
Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4000 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

13

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

42.5 PCI/L

First Reported

Jul 2021

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Radium-226 and Radium-228 occur naturally in groundwater, particularly in regions with granite or sandstone aquifers. Long-term ingestion increases the risk of bone, sinus, and other cancers because radium concentrates in bone tissue.

Recommended precautions

  • →Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
  • →Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
  • →Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.
Read the complete guide to Radium

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving ALVA

OAK PARK MOBILE HOME VILLAGE

PWSID: FL5360204

400 served

26 violations

What Can You Do?

  • ✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
  • ✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
  • ✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
  • ✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALVA, Florida tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does ALVA have?▼

ALVA has 26 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 400 people.

What contaminants have been found in ALVA water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 4006, 4000. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in ALVA?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in ALVA?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.

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