Peoples Water Service Company

Pensacola, FL
FL1170527
People Served
24.5K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Escambia County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    59.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb
  • ME

    Mercury

    Mercury is a toxic metal from industrial pollution and fossil fuel burning. It accumulates in fish and can damage the nervous system, especially in children and fetuses.

    2.300 ppb
    EPA limit 2.000 ppb
  • PF

    Pfbs

    PFBS is a man-made chemical used in manufacturing and firefighting foams. It persists in the environment and accumulates in the body, potentially causing liver and thyroid problems.

    2160.000 ppt
    EPA limit 100.000 ppt
  • PF

    Pfhpa

    Pfhpa is a synthetic chemical in the PFAS family, used in firefighting foams and industrial processes. It persists in the environment and accumulates in the human body over time.

    0.560 ppb
    EPA limit 0.100 ppb
  • PF

    Pfhxa

    1.520 ppb
    EPA limit 0.100 ppb
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Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.140 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.670 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.530 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate

Avg:0.830 ppb
Limit:6.000 ppb

Fluoride

Avg:0.031 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:1.600 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb
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