Public water system · FL6532234
ActiveLake Wales, City of
Community water system in Polk County, Florida, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,722
Service connections
7,818
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | 4A | 8000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2017-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-12-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-02 | 35 | 0600 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-02-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1999-11-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1997-02-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1994-04-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Lake Wales, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Lake Wales, City of's water safe to drink?
Lake Wales, City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the FL state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Lake Wales, City of?
Lake Wales, City of (PWSID FL6532234) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the FL state drinking water program.
How many people does Lake Wales, City of serve?
Lake Wales, City of reports serving 18,722 people through 7,818 service connections in Polk County, Florida.
Where does Lake Wales, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Polk County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Water Works | Polk | 246,055 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lakeland, City of | Polk | 193,297 | Community | Groundwater |
| Winter Haven Water Department | Polk | 87,537 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ankeny, City of | Polk | 76,207 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Des Moines Water Works | Polk | 73,959 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Northeast | Polk | 60,557 | Community | Groundwater |