columbia, FL
Total Incidents:
90
Last Incident:
August 01, 2015
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
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
31
Incidents
Coliform (TCR)
28
Incidents
TTHM
18
Incidents
Thallium, Total
10
Incidents
Lead
3
Incidents
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
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
TTHM
Description
Trihalomethanes occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer
Thallium, Total
Description
Thallium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores containing other elements. The greatest use of thallium is in specialized electronic research equipment.
Health Effects
Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems
Lead
Description
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around homes. Even at low levels, lead may cause a range of health effects including behavioral problems and learning disabilities. Children six years old and under are most at risk because this is when the brain is developing. The primary source of lead exposure for most children is lead-based paint in older homes. Lead in drinking water can add to that exposure.
Health Effects
Infants and children: Delays in physical or mental development; children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE CITY WTP | 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 | 2015-08-01 |
| LAKE CITY WTP | 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 | 2015-08-01 |
| LAKE CITY WTP | 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 | 2015-08-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2015-01-01 |
| GREATER TRUVINE BAPTIST CHURCH | Lead | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants and children: Delays in physical or mental development; children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities | 2014-10-01 |
| GREATER TRUVINE BAPTIST CHURCH | Lead | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants and children: Delays in physical or mental development; children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities | 2014-10-01 |
| GREATER TRUVINE BAPTIST CHURCH | Lead | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants and children: Delays in physical or mental development; children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities | 2014-10-01 |
| COUNTRY DALE ESTATES | 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 | 2013-12-01 |
| COUNTRY DALE ESTATES | 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 | 2013-12-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-09-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-09-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-09-01 |
| COOL BREEZE MHP | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| COOL BREEZE MHP | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| SHINING STAR OF THE ACADEMY OF ARTS | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| SHINING STAR OF THE ACADEMY OF ARTS | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| COOL BREEZE MHP | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| QUAIL HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| SHINING STAR OF THE ACADEMY OF ARTS | 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 | 2013-02-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-10-01 |
| RIVER RISE RESORT | 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 | 2012-09-01 |
| RIVER RISE RESORT | 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 | 2012-09-01 |
| RIVER RISE RESORT | 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 | 2012-09-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2012-08-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Thallium, Total | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Hair loss; changes in blood; kidney, intestine, or liver problems | 2012-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2012-01-01 |
| SUNSET LANDING MHP | 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 | 2011-10-01 |
| SUNSET LANDING MHP | 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 | 2011-10-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2010-05-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2010-05-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2009-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2009-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2008-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2008-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2007-10-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2007-10-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2007-08-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2007-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2007-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2007-04-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2007-01-01 |
| OLENO STATE 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 | 2006-08-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2006-07-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2006-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2006-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2006-07-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2006-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2006-04-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2005-07-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2005-07-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2005-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2005-04-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2005-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2005-01-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2005-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2005-01-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2004-10-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2004-10-01 |
| COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2004-10-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2004-07-01 |
| FORT WHITE, TOWN OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2004-07-01 |