Public water system · FL6140314
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At a glance
City of Arcadia Water Dept (PWSID FL6140314) is an active community water system in DeSoto County, Florida. It reports serving 8,942 people through 4,521 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,942
Service connections
4,521
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does City of Arcadia Water Dept compare with other water systems in DeSoto County?
By EPA's size categories, City of Arcadia Water Dept is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). DeSoto County has 40 active public water systems, and City of Arcadia Water Dept is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 13 times the county average of 663 people per system, and accounts for 34% of the 26,510 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Florida, the 5,197 active systems average 4,345 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so City of Arcadia Water Dept is about 33% above that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Florida has 1,640 active community water systems, 32% of the state's 5,197 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 85 Florida systems (1.6%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates City of Arcadia Water Dept?
EPA lists City of Arcadia Water Dept as owned by a local government. The FL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 3 of the 40 active systems in DeSoto County (7.5%) are also owned by a local government.
Does City of Arcadia Water Dept have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. The violations listed here began between July 2007 and October 2023. By type: 7 contaminant level above the legal limit, 4 monitoring and reporting and 1 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (9 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-12-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
City of Arcadia Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Who runs City of Arcadia Water Dept?
City of Arcadia Water Dept (PWSID FL6140314) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the FL state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Arcadia Water Dept serve?
City of Arcadia Water Dept reports serving 8,942 people through 4,521 service connections in DeSoto County, Florida.
Where does City of Arcadia Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does City of Arcadia Water Dept have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is City of Arcadia Water Dept's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2023. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the FL state drinking water program.
Where can I find City of Arcadia Water Dept's water quality report?
As a community water system, City of Arcadia Water Dept must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in DeSoto County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County Water System | DeSoto | 3,518 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Peace River Reg Water Plant | DeSoto | 3,301 | Community | Surface water |
| Desoto Correctional Inst | DeSoto | 3,134 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lake Suzy Subdivision | DeSoto | 2,670 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Live Oak Rv Resort | DeSoto | 850 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Toby'S Plantation Rv Resort | DeSoto | 700 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Arcadia Water Dept, City of, PWSID FL6140314, Florida”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/florida/arcadia-water-dept-city-of-fl6140314 (data as of October 1, 2026).