Is Lakeland tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Lakeland's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
4 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Lakeland

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Lakeland

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Lakeland
Florida

338,013,380,333,805 · Floridan Aquifer groundwater

Lakeland, FL Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 115,779 residents
82
Purity Score

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Lakeland's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Lakeland tap water is sourced from Floridan Aquifer groundwater and treated by City of Lakeland Water Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Lakeland Water FAQ

Is Lakeland FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Lakeland tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Lakeland FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Lakeland uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Lakeland FL water and what is the TDS level?
Lakeland water hardness is 4.0 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 170 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Lakeland FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Lakeland drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Lakeland?
Based on Lakeland's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Lakeland has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Lakeland Water Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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