Skip to report
Free U.S. shipping on every product · No minimum
Engineered & assembled in the USAStraightforward licensed-plumber installationCrystal Quest · Since 1994
  1. 1Your water
  2. 2Your home
  3. 3Your system

Gilchrist County water quality report

Find My Water System
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR

Trenton Water Department

1998-07-01 – 2023-12-01

Your water at a glance

See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.

Water hardness

Very hard · regional estimate

190mg/L as CaCO₃

≈ 11.1 grains per gallon

MyTapWater’s regional estimate. It is not a measurement of this utility’s finished water or your home’s water; treatment can change hardness.

Undated regional estimateView source

Disinfectant residual

Not enough data to compare

Not available

An amount has not been summarized for this provider.

This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.

1998-07-01 – 2023-12-01View source

PFAS monitoring

Below reporting levels

Not detected

No amount above the reporting threshold in the listed monitoring.

Not detected does not mean zero. Reporting thresholds are not the same as regulatory limits or health goals.

2023-03-07 – 2023-09-12View source

Fluoride

Not enough data to compare

Not available

An amount has not been summarized for this provider.

This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.

1998-07-01 – 2023-12-01View source

Disinfection byproducts

Not enough data to compare

Not available

An amount has not been summarized for this provider.

This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.

1998-07-01 – 2023-12-01View source

Lead

Below the report’s 15 ppb action level

0.5ppb lead · 90th percentile

Report comparison: 15 ppb lead action level.

A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.

2023-01-01 – 2023-12-01View source

Water hardness by provider

Compare the hardness reported for each named provider. A regional estimate is labeled separately from a utility measurement.

UtilityHardnessHardness source
Very hard · regional estimate · 190 mg/L as CaCO₃Undated regional estimate View source ↗
Very hard · regional estimate · 190 mg/L as CaCO₃Undated regional estimate View source ↗
View Full Water ReportOpen the measured results, dates, comparisons and original utility report.

THE DETAILS BEHIND THE HIGHLIGHTS

Full Gilchrist County water report

Explore the available local reports below. Each table names its supplier and dates; results from different providers are not interchangeable. The provider selector changes your highlights, while this section keeps the county’s source tables together.

Local water results & official sources

Results are specific to the named water system and testing period. Regional hardness estimates are labeled separately. Missing data is not a non-detection. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices.

ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L; ppt = ng/L. ND means below detection, not zero. MCL and MRDL are regulatory benchmarks reported in the source; action levels trigger system action. Annual averages, individual samples and household-tap percentiles are different measures. Compare like with like.

Selected provider records

A closer look at your local water

View full MyTapWater report

These results describe Trenton Water Department (FL2211188), not every home or water system in Gilchrist County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.

Source record: TRENTON WATER DEPARTMENT · Selected test records: 1998-07-01 – 2023-12-01

How to read these results

Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.

PFAS monitoringNone of 29 tested PFAS compounds detected

MyTapWater reports no detections in this panel. Reporting limits vary by compound. The named compounds below are those individually verified in the retrieved source; the full panel is available through the source link. Selected PFAS sample dates: 2023-03-07 – 2023-09-12

29 selected entries
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
Lead and copper monitoring

These are the latest dated lead or copper records retrieved for this system. Sampling periods are shown exactly as the source lists them. Utility sampling does not measure the water at your own tap.

Lead and copper monitoring · Trenton Water Department
SubstanceReported resultSampling periodResult type
Lead0.5 ppb – 90th percentile
Copper1.73 mg/L – Monitoring result

A reported zero is reproduced as recorded; it is not reclassified as “not detected.”

Lithium monitoringNot detected

MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2023-03-07 – 2023-09-12

More tested substances12 selected entries

Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.

More tested substances · Trenton Water Department
SubstanceReported resultSampling period
chlorateDetected –
chromium-6Detected –
HCFC-22Detected –
manganeseDetected –
strontiumDetected –
vanadiumDetected –
1,1-dichloroethaneBelow reporting level –
1,2,3-trichloropropaneBelow reporting level –
1,3-butadieneBelow reporting level –
1,4-dioxaneBelow reporting level –
bromomethaneBelow reporting level –
chloromethaneBelow reporting level –

This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source

A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.

Official utility reports

City of Trenton

Water quality reports

Use this source only if the provider and water system match your bill. Other suppliers and private wells need their own report or test.

Open official source

More about your local water

When you open the report, look for these sections. These are reading prompts, not a list of substances detected in your home.

Disinfection and byproducts

Look for the disinfectant used and any reported chlorine or chloramine residuals, total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). Keep sample dates and the report’s units with each result.

Metals and minerals

Look for lead and copper tap-sampling results, and any reported arsenic, nitrate, sodium or other minerals. A tap-sampling percentile describes a group of sampled homes, not the result at your own faucet.

PFAS and additional monitoring

Some utilities publish PFAS monitoring separately. Check the sample year and detection or reporting limits. “Not detected” means below a stated limit, not a measured zero.

Hardness and home testing

Hardness may appear in a separate utility FAQ or water chemistry sheet. Use a finished-water figure for your system, then confirm your incoming water before selecting softening for scale control.

Common questions

Which water report applies to my Gilchrist County home?

The local sources below include City of Trenton. This is a starting list, not a map of every utility service area in Gilchrist County. If a different supplier appears on your bill, request that supplier’s report.

Where do I get the full water report?

Check the utility name and water system on your bill, then use the matching official link above. If your provider is not listed, ask it for its consumer confidence report. A ZIP code or county name alone cannot identify your water system.

Does this report test my home?

No. Utility reports describe particular systems and sample periods. Plumbing, service lines and treatment already in a home can change the result at the tap.

What if my home uses a private well?

A public utility report does not describe a private well. Use a test from your own well and discuss the results with your local health department before choosing treatment.

Will one whole-home filter remove everything listed?

No. Select equipment by its specific tested or certified reduction claims and rated flow. A long contaminant list is not evidence that a particular system removes every item.

Sources & methodology

  1. City of Trenton · Water quality reports
  2. Florida DEP · understanding consumer confidence reports
  3. USGS · hardness of water
  4. CDC · choosing home water filters
  5. MyTapWater · Trenton Water Department · FL2211188 · Source reviewed October 3, 2026

A quick guide to the numbers

ppm, ppb and ppt
Parts per million, billion and trillion. Compare quantities only after matching their units.
Not detected / below reporting level
The test did not report an amount above its reporting threshold. It does not establish a concentration of zero.
Limits, action levels and goals
A compliance limit is not a health goal. Lead and copper use system action levels, while a reporting limit describes what the test can report.

Turn the report into a starting point.

Next, match the equipment to your home and water source.

Find My Water System →

Next: match my home →

These labels compare a reported result with its stated benchmark. They are not a blanket safety rating. Health goals, compliance limits, action levels and reporting thresholds mean different things.

Email this report

Email delivery is coming soon. Copy the report link to share it now.

More about your local water

What this means for your home

The local sources below include City of Trenton. This is a starting list, not a map of every utility service area in Gilchrist County. If a different supplier appears on your bill, request that supplier’s report.

More local context and installation information
01

How hard is the water?

USGS classifies 0–60 mg/L as soft, 61–120 as moderately hard, 121–180 as hard and above 180 as very hard. These describe mineral content, not a health-based limit. A regional map cannot replace a home hardness test.

USGS hardness classifications and limitations
02

Filter and softener: different jobs

Filtration can address taste, odor, sediment and specific substances when the treatment is designed for them. A softener reduces calcium and magnesium. Your water source, actual hardness and household flow needs guide the combination.

Compare filters and softeners
03

What this report cannot tell you

A county or utility report does not test your plumbing or private well. It also cannot prove that a particular filter removes every substance shown. Check the exact system’s treatment stages and verified claims for your goal.

What a whole-house filter can address

FROM REPORT TO BETTER WATER

A clear next step for your home.

Use the local report as a starting point, then choose the right system size and treatment options.

  1. 1

    Confirm your water source

    Match the supplier on your bill. For a private well, use current test results.

  2. 2

    Find your system

    Tell us the home details needed for sizing and whether you want dedicated fluoride treatment.

  3. 3

    Have your plumber install it

    Hire and pay a licensed plumber to confirm the installation layout, water pressure and space requirements.

Find My Water System →See how installation works

A useful local question

Using your Gilchrist County report

Does one county report cover every home?

No. Counties can contain multiple utilities, purchased-water supplies and private wells. The named supplier and sampling period define the scope of each result.

Should I choose a filter or a softener?

Choose filtration around your water source and the substances or taste issues you want to address. Add a softener when reported or measured hardness supports scale control. If the only number is a regional estimate, confirm your incoming water before final sizing.

Can I move ahead when a result is missing?

Yes—you can explore a whole-home filter without treating missing hardness as zero. Ask your utility for the relevant data and have incoming hardness measured before deciding on softening. Private wells need site-specific testing and treatment selection.

Sources and methodology

Each highlight links to its source. Open the full report for the longer tables, sampling details and additional source documents. A date on one result does not update every other result on the page.

Utility measurements take priority over regional estimates when they are available for that provider. Source dates are preserved. Hardness is converted using mg/L as CaCO₃ ÷ 17.1; regional estimates are not presented as home measurements.

Your water → your home → your system

Turn your report into a plan for your home.

Choose the system size, keep useful existing equipment, and review your filtration goals.

Find My Water System →