Is Orlando tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Orlando'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
4.4 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Orlando

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Orlando

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Orlando
Florida

328,013,280,232,803 · Floridan Aquifer groundwater

Orlando, FL Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 309,154 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
4.4 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

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

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Orlando Water FAQ

Is Orlando FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Orlando 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 Orlando FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Orlando uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.6 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 Orlando FL water and what is the TDS level?
Orlando water hardness is 4.4 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 180 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Orlando FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Orlando drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Orlando?
Based on Orlando's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Orlando 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 Orlando Utilities Commission CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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