Lakewood Ranch water quality report
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Lakewood Ranch spans Manatee and Sarasota counties. Your water provider determines which report applies. This guide uses county utility reports, with results kept separate for each system. Source
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Manatee County Utilities163 report entries + historical monitoring · open the detailed report
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Explore the reported measurements and tests with no detection. Every group links to the original utility document.
Detection does not automatically mean a violation. Annual averages, individual maxima and household sampling statistics answer different questions. Benchmarks below are those printed in the source reports, not a separate claim about today’s rules.
ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L. ND means not detected by the reported test; < MRL means below the minimum reporting level. Neither means zero. MCLG is a health goal, not an enforceable limit. [1] [3]
163 report entries across four groups
01Contaminants & treatment measurements2025 · metals, byproducts, pesticides and treatment indicators26
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloraminesIndividual samples and the annual compliance average are different measures. The report lists no violation. | 3.3 ppmHighest running annual averageRange: ND–5.3 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 47.1 ppbHighest locational annual averageRange: 13.8–57.4 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 39.5 ppbHighest locational annual averageRange: 3.3–44.4 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Lead · sampled household tapsNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. This is not a measurement at your home. | 1.1 ppb90th percentile · Jun–Sep 2025 | Action level 15 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Copper · sampled household tapsNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.18 ppm90th percentile · Jun–Sep 2025 | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Antimony | 0.38 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.38 ppb | MCL 6 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Barium | 0.013 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.0093–0.013 ppm | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Chromium · totalThe 2025 report lists total chromium; this is not a separate hexavalent chromium result. | 0.57 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.57 ppb | MCL 100 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Cyanide | 31 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–31 ppb | MCL 200 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Fluoride | 0.32 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.32 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Lead · point of entryEntry-point data are separate from the household-tap lead samples. The source places this value in its MCL column; household lead compliance uses an action level. | 0.70 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.70 ppb | Source lists 15 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Nickel | 1.1 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–1.1 ppb | Source MCL 100 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Nitrate · as nitrogen | 0.27 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.12–0.27 ppm | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Selenium | 3.7 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–3.7 ppb | MCL 50 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Sodium | 15.0 ppmHighest resultRange: 13.0–15.0 ppm | Source MCL 160 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Gross alpha · including uranium | 2.57 pCi/LHighest resultRange: ND–2.57 pCi/L | MCL 15 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| Radium-226The 5 pCi/L limit applies to radium-226 plus radium-228, not to each isotope separately. | 0.69 pCi/LHighest resultRange: 0.42–0.69 pCi/L | Combined radium MCL 5 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| Radium-228The 5 pCi/L limit applies to radium-226 plus radium-228, not to each isotope separately. | 0.78 pCi/LHighest resultRange: ND–0.78 pCi/L | Combined radium MCL 5 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| 2,4-D | 0.17 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.17 ppb | MCL 70 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Atrazine | 0.03 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.03 ppb | MCL 3 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Dalapon | 0.62 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.62 ppb | MCL 200 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.03 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.03 ppb | MCL 50 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Dichloromethane | 0.52 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.52 ppb | MCL 5 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Filter turbidityLowest monthly proportion meeting the treatment limit: 99.5%. The report lists no treatment-technique violation. | 0.44 NTUHighest single measurement | Treatment technique | 2025 [1] |
| Total organic carbon · removal ratioThis is a treatment-performance ratio, not a contaminant concentration. | 1.28 ratioLowest running annual averageRange: 1.20–1.54 ratio | Removal ratio above 1.0 | 2025 [1] |
| RadonThe report gives inconsistent quarter/month wording, so this page preserves only the annual context and results. A proposed value is not treated as an enforceable limit. | 11.2 and 40.8 pCi/LTwo detections in four quarterly samples | No federal limit stated | 2025 [1] |
02Minerals, taste & additional results2025 · hardness, dissolved solids and other measurements15
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hardness | 279 ppm as CaCO₃Highest resultRange: 106–279 ppm as CaCO₃ | No health-based limit | 2025 [2] |
| Total alkalinity | 61.0 ppm as CaCO₃Highest resultRange: 20.1–61.0 ppm as CaCO₃ | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Total dissolved solids | 280 ppmHighest resultRange: 110–280 ppm | Secondary standard 500 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Aluminum | 0.068 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.025–0.068 ppm | Secondary standard 0.2 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Chloride | 20 ppmHighest resultRange: 18–20 ppm | Secondary standard 250 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Color | 5 CUHighest resultRange: ND–5 CU | Secondary standard 15 CU | 2025 [2] |
| Copper · finished water | 0.0023 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.00093–0.0023 ppm | Secondary standard 1 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Foaming agents | 0.10 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.10 ppm | Secondary standard 0.5 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Manganese | 0.011 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.011 ppm | Secondary standard 0.05 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Silver | 0.0016 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.0016 ppm | Secondary standard 0.1 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Sulfate | 150 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–150 ppm | Secondary standard 250 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Zinc | 0.13 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.034–0.13 ppm | Secondary standard 5 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate | 0.41 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.41 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Di-n-butyl phthalate | 0.23 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.23 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Metolachlor | 0.37 ppbHighest resultRange: 0.035–0.37 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
03PFAS & lithium monitoring2024 · below minimum reporting levels29
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 4:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 6:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 8:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| ADONA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NFDHA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFBA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFBS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFDA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFDoA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFEESA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHpA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHpS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHxA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHxS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFMBA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFMPA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFNA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFOA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFOS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFPeA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFUnA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NEtFOSAA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NMeFOSAA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFTA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFTrDA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
04Other tests with no detection2025 · substances and parameters listed as not detected93
- Nitrite
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Beryllium
- Thallium
- Iron
- Odor
- Combined uranium
- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
- cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
- Xylenes
- o-Dichlorobenzene
- para-Dichlorobenzene
- Vinyl chloride
- 1,1-Dichloroethylene
- trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
- 1,2-Dichloroethane
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- Carbon tetrachloride
- 1,2-Dichloropropane
- Trichloroethylene
- 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Monochlorobenzene
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Ethylbenzene
- Styrene
- Endrin
- Lindane
- Methoxychlor
- Toxaphene
- Diquat
- Endothall
- Glyphosate
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
- Oxamyl
- Simazine
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
- Picloram
- Dinoseb
- Carbofuran
- Alachlor
- 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)
- Heptachlor
- Heptachlor epoxide
- 2,4,5-TP (silvex)
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- Pentachlorophenol
- PCBs
- Dibromochloropropane
- Ethylene dibromide (EDB)
- Chlordane
- Dicamba
- 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
- 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
- 1,1-Dichloroethane
- 1,1-Dichloropropene
- 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
- 1,3-Dichlorobenzene
- 1,3-Dichloropropane
- 2,2-Dichloropropane
- 2-Chlorotoluene
- 4-Chlorotoluene
- Bromobenzene
- Bromomethane
- Chloroethane
- Chloromethane
- Dibromomethane
- Dichlorodifluoromethane
- Methyl tert-butyl ether
- Trichlorofluoromethane
- Aldrin
- Dieldrin
- Metribuzin
- Propachlor
- 3-Hydroxycarbofuran
- Aldicarb
- Aldicarb sulfone
- Aldicarb sulfoxide
- Carbaryl
- Methomyl
- 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
- 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
- 2-Chlorophenol
- 4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
- Diethylphthalate
- Dimethylphthalate
- Di-n-octylphthalate
- Isophorone
- Phenol
No matching entries. Try a shorter name or choose All results. A missing entry is not proof that a substance was tested or absent.
Counts are report entries, not a count of dangerous contaminants. Some substances appear in different sampling contexts. The fluoride result is shown once; the additional report also lists a 2 ppm secondary standard. [2]
A closer look at your local water
These results describe Manatee County Utilities (FL6411132), not every home or water system in Manatee County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · Selected test records: 2013-01-23 – 2024-11-20
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: 2024-01-17 – 2024-11-20
10 selected entries
- NEtFOSAA
- NMeFOSAA
- PFBS
- PFHpA
- PFHxS
- PFNA
- PFOA
- PFOS
- PFTA
- PFTrDA
Lithium monitoringNot detected
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2024-01-17 – 2024-10-21
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.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | Detected | – |
| HAA6Br | Detected | – |
| HAA9 | Detected | – |
| strontium | Detected | – |
| chlorate | Detected | – |
| chromium | Detected | – |
| chromium-6 | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| chlorpyrifos | Below reporting level | – |
| dimethipin | Below reporting level | – |
| ethoprop | Below 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 and remains optional.
Sarasota County Public Utilities7 selected results + links to the complete county report
Sarasota County utility: selected results
The first five rows come from the county’s 2025 Consumer Confidence Report. PFAS rows come from MyTapWater for system FL6581591. These results describe the utility system, not an individual Lakewood Ranch address.
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Result type | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloramines | 3.5 ppm | Annual average · range 0.6–5.2 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 24.0 ppb | Reported compliance value · range 13.2–48.1 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | 44.8 ppb | Reported compliance value · range 36.2–58.3 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Lead | 0.5 ppb | 90th percentile · tap samples | 2023 Source |
| Copper | 0.1 ppm | 90th percentile · tap samples | 2023 Source |
| PFBS | 4.2 ppt | Maximum in available MyTapWater results · 3 detections | 2025-08-18 Source |
| PFPeA | 3.8 ppt | Maximum in available MyTapWater results · 3 detections | 2025-08-18 Source |
ppb = parts per billion; ppm = parts per million; ppt = parts per trillion. Lead and copper are 90th-percentile tap sampling results. The PFAS maximum and latest test date may refer to different samples. These selected rows are not the complete report.
Next: find the filter for your home →Does Lakewood Ranch have hard water?
Based on the utility hardness information above, we recommend adding a softener to help reduce scale and mineral spots. You can also buy the filter on its own.
The utility figures above reuse the Manatee County report and Sarasota County treatment guidance. A tap-water hardness test is the best way to choose softener settings for your home. You can choose a whole-house filter with or without adding a softener.
Use my water and home details ↗20.5 gpg · regional estimate
MyTapWater lists 350 mg/L for the Sarasota County area. It labels this a regional estimate, not a measurement of the water delivered to your house. It is shown separately from county treatment guidance. Source
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A softener does not replace a filter selected for a specific contaminant.
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Choose both when filtration and hardness are separate priorities. You can start with the filter in the home-matching flow.
Both units require maintenance, space and a suitable installation.
Equipment pricing includes free U.S. shipping. Installation and applicable taxes are separate. You hire and pay your plumber directly.
For drinking water alone, a suitable kitchen-tap filter may be enough. Keep working equipment that already meets your goal. Wells, shared plumbing and unusually high demand need a separate assessment. No Clearhouse system is claimed to remove every substance in this report. Source
Choose equipment using model-specific performance evidence and maintain it as instructed. Removing disinfectant throughout a home also changes microbial protection in the plumbing. Source
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A few household details help narrow the size. Choose “I’m not sure” for any details you don’t know.
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- Share bathrooms, household size and existing equipment.
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Lakewood Ranch water questions
Is there a separate Lakewood Ranch water report?
We have not verified a separate community-wide drinking-water report for Lakewood Ranch. This page uses reports for Manatee County Utilities and Sarasota County Public Utilities. Match the provider on your bill before applying the results to your home.
Does a Sarasota mailing address mean City of Sarasota water?
No. A mailing city and a water utility service area are different things. This page shows Sarasota County utility results, not City of Sarasota results. Confirm the utility name on your water bill.
Do I have to add a water softener?
No. We recommend a softener for scale control based on the utility hardness information in this guide, but you can buy the whole-house filter on its own. A softener is not a substitute for selecting a filter for a specific contaminant.
Do I need to enter my street address or book an installer?
No street address is needed. Use the home details you know to explore a system, then confirm installation fit with a licensed plumber you hire. Equipment and installation are separate.
Sources & methodology
This community guide reuses county utility evidence where a separate Lakewood Ranch report has not been verified. Manatee’s full data is shared with our county page. Sarasota County results come from its 2025 report, 2024 hardness guidance and the named MyTapWater system. Sampling dates and regional estimates remain distinct. Private wells require their own water testing.
Clearhouse sells water treatment equipment and is not a utility or testing laboratory. Report presence alone does not establish a health risk, a need for treatment or a product’s removal performance.
- Lakewood Ranch: community location in Manatee and Sarasota counties
- Manatee County Utilities · 2025 Water Quality Report
- Manatee County Utilities · Additional Water Quality Information (2025)
- Manatee County: UCMR 5 monitoring information
- Sarasota County: 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
- Sarasota County · 2024 Consumer Confidence Report · hardness guidance (printed page 14)
- MyTapWater: Sarasota County Special Utility District · FL6581591
- MyTapWater · Manatee County Utilities · FL6411132 · Source reviewed October 3, 2026
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