Water Quality Report · Spring Hill, FL

Is Spring Hill, FL Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Based on EPA UCMR5 monitoring data, EPA SDWIS federal violations records, and EWG Tap Water Database published findings.

49
🚨 D — High Risk
Spring Hill, FL · ZIP 34601
PFAS Detected: 3.3 ppt 8 contaminants above EWG health guidelines 12 total contaminants detected
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Water Quality Assessment

How Does Spring Hill Tap Water Score?

This system draws from the Floridan Aquifer system, which has documented PFAS contamination throughout central Florida per EPA monitoring records. Aquifer vulnerability to surface sources is well-documented, and PFAS levels reflect regional contamination patterns recorded in EPA data. Filtration is recommended throughout the Floridan Aquifer service area.

Water source: Groundwater (Floridan Aquifer)

Water utility: Hernando County Water

Key Data Points

By the Numbers

49
HAVEN Score (out of 100)
3.3 ppt
PFAS Level
8
Above EWG Health Guidelines
12
Total Contaminants Detected
PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

PFAS in Spring Hill Water

Detected at approximately 3.3 ppt per available EPA data — below the new EPA MCL of 4 ppt but above levels many health researchers consider optimal for lifetime daily consumption. Reverse osmosis filtration is recommended.

The EPA's new maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFAS is 4 ppt, effective 2026. PFAS compounds have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune disruption, and developmental issues at chronic exposure levels per peer-reviewed research.

Contaminants of Concern

What's In Spring Hill Tap Water?

The following contaminants have been detected or are associated with elevated risk in this water system, per available EPA and EWG published data:

PFASDisinfection ByproductsArsenicNitrateRadium

These detections are drawn from EPA SDWIS federal violations database and EWG Tap Water Database records. EWG health guidelines are stricter than EPA legal limits and reflect long-term exposure risk.

EPA Violations

Compliance Record

EPA SDWIS records show 2 health-based violation(s) and 0 lead action-level violation(s) in the past 5 years at this utility. Violations reflect the legal threshold; actual health risk at sub-violation levels is addressed by EWG health guidelines used in HAVEN's scoring.

What To Do

Best Water Filter for Spring Hill, FL

💧 HAVEN's Filter Recommendation

Reverse osmosis filtration is strongly recommended. AquaTru Carafe ($149) or APEC ROES-50 under-sink RO ($250) remove essentially all documented contaminants in this system. Standard pitcher filters are NOT sufficient for this risk level.

AquaTru Carafe $149 → APEC RO Under-Sink $250 → ZeroWater Pitcher $39 →

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Data Disclaimer: HAVEN water quality data is derived from EPA UCMR5 PFAS monitoring, EPA SDWIS federal violations database, and EWG Tap Water Database published records (2021–2025). This data is publicly available and is presented for educational and informational purposes only. HAVEN makes no warranty as to current conditions; water quality can change. Scores and notes reflect published data at time of compilation and should not be treated as a substitute for current laboratory testing. For definitive assessment, independent certified laboratory water testing is recommended.