407,244 people served · 6 water systems
BRADENTON, Florida is a large city with 407,244 residents served by a network of 6 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 34203, 34208, 34209, 34210.
BRADENTON has a notable pattern of EPA health-based violations across multiple compliance periods. Filtered water is a reasonable precaution while the utility implements long-term corrective action.
EPA reporting identifies Lead among the regulated contaminants associated with BRADENTON'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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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving BRADENTON. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
EPA Code 1085 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance
violations
EPA Limit
—
Last Reading
.0035 MG/L
First Reported
Jul 2024
Most Recent
Apr 2025
EPA contaminant code 1085. The full EPA reference for this code is available through the SDWIS portal.
EPA Code 5200 · Treatment Technique Violation
violation
EPA Limit
0.015 mg/L
Last Reading
—
First Reported
Feb 2025
Most Recent
Feb 2025
Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level. In drinking water it primarily enters via corroded lead service lines, lead-soldered copper pipes, and brass fixtures. Children under 6 and pregnant women face the highest risk because lead disrupts developing nervous and skeletal systems.
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.
HARBOUR ISLES MASTER ASSOCIATION
PWSID: FL6412551
395 served
THE FALLS OF OCALA
PWSID: FL6424629
120 served
1 violation
MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT
PWSID: FL6411132
347,800 served
PLANTATION OAKS MH ; RV COMMUNITY
PWSID: FL6295376
130 served
5 violations
BRADENTON CITY OF
PWSID: FL6410182
58,584 served
WHISPERING PINES MHP
PWSID: FL6531957
215 served
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.
This city's water had significant EPA violations in the last 5 years.
BRADENTON has 6 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 6 water systems serving 407,244 people.
The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 5200, 1085. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.
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.
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.
Apr 15, 2026 · 7 min read
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Mar 5, 2026 · 9 min read
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