WASHINGTON, FL
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Benzene
Description
Benzene, a volatile organic chemical, is a clear, colorless aromatic liquid. It is highly flammable. It is formed through natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires. It is also formed from industrial processes. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline and cigarette smoke. The greatest use of benzene is as a building block for making plastics, rubber, resins and synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester. Other uses include: as a solvent in printing, paints, dry cleaning, etc.
Health Effects
Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer
Coliform (TCR)
Description
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Health Effects
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Description
Haloacetic acids occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Increased risk of cancer
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2018-04-01 |
| NORTHWEST FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2018-04-01 |
| GREENHEAD RAINBOW STORE | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| GREENHEAD RAINBOW STORE | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| SUNNY HILLS UTILITY COMPANY | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| SUNNY HILLS UTILITY COMPANY | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY PARK | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| SUNNY HILLS UTILITY COMPANY | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-04-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-04-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-04-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-04-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-01-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-01-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-01-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2010-01-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| LEWIS BEAR DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Benzene | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| PINE LOG STATE FOREST (SAND POND) | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2009-01-01 |