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GRAY, Florida Tap Water Quality

170 people served · 1 water system

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Poor

GRAY, Florida is a rural community with 170 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 04039.

GRAY 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, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) among the regulated contaminants associated with GRAY'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

04039

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

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

Leadchemical

EPA Code 5200 · Treatment Technique Violation

1

violation

EPA Limit

0.015 mg/L

Last Reading

—

First Reported

Feb 2025

Most Recent

Feb 2025

What this violation means

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.

Recommended precautions

  • →Run cold tap water 30–120 seconds before drinking or cooking, especially after the tap has been unused for hours.
  • →Never cook with hot tap water — heat increases lead leaching from pipes.
  • →Use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified filter for lead removal (carbon block or reverse osmosis).
  • →If you have children, get blood lead levels tested by your pediatrician.
Read the complete guide to Lead
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)disinfectant

EPA Code 2950 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

1

violation

EPA Limit

0.08 mg/L

Last Reading

83.56 UG/L

First Reported

Jan 2025

Most Recent

Jan 2025

What this violation means

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) form when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic matter — leaves, soil, algae — in source water. They are among the most commonly reported violations because utilities pulling from surface water (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) struggle to balance disinfection with byproduct formation. Long-term exposure has been linked to bladder cancer and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Recommended precautions

  • →Activated carbon filters (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) effectively reduce TTHMs.
  • →Letting water sit uncovered allows TTHMs to off-gas — leave a pitcher in the fridge for several hours.
  • →Shower with the bathroom fan on; TTHMs can volatilize into the air during hot showers.
  • →Boiling reduces TTHMs through volatilization, but only after extended boiling.
Read the complete guide to Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)disinfectant

EPA Code 2456 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

4

violations

EPA Limit

0.06 mg/L

Last Reading

69.2267 UG/L

First Reported

Oct 2022

Most Recent

Jan 2025

What this violation means

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are the second major group of disinfection byproducts after TTHMs. They form by the same mechanism — chlorine reacting with organic matter — and pose similar long-term cancer risks. Utilities are required to test quarterly at distribution-system locations to track HAA5 levels.

Recommended precautions

  • →Activated carbon filtration removes most HAA5.
  • →Reverse osmosis is highly effective.
  • →Unlike TTHMs, HAA5 do not significantly off-gas. Use treatment rather than aeration.
  • →Long-term ingestion is the primary concern, not short-term skin contact.
Read the complete guide to Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

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 GRAY

ST. JOHN'S RIVER CLUB UTILITIES

PWSID: FL2544266

170 served

6 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 GRAY, Florida tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had significant EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does GRAY have?▼

GRAY has 6 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 170 people.

What contaminants have been found in GRAY water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 5200, 2950, 2456. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in GRAY?▼

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 GRAY?▼

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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