Is Florida Tap Water Safe to Drink? (2026)

Florida Water Quality Rankings & Reports 2026 — 96 cities graded A–F

All 96 cities ranked by water quality score

State Average78/100

Cities Ranked

Dunedin

Best City (96/100)

Safety Harbor

Lowest Score (47/100)

69%

Above National Avg

Grade Distribution

How Florida's 96 cities are distributed by water quality grade

A Range

40% of cities

B Range

39% of cities

C Range

16% of cities

2% of cities

4% of cities

Cities with good water quality (B or better)61%

59 out of 96 cities meet or exceed a B grade for water quality

All 96 Florida Cities Ranked

Sorted by water quality score from best to worst. Click any city for a detailed water quality report.

Rank	City	Score	Grade	Population	Top Concern
1	Dunedin	96/100	A+	36,068	None identified
2	Lakeland	96/100	A+	112,641	None identified
3	Miami Beach	96/100	A+	92,307	None identified
#4	Fort Myers	95/100	A+	87,103	None identified
#5	Venice	95/100	A+	25,463	None identified
#6	Delray Beach	94/100	A	69,451	None identified
#7	Doral	94/100	A	69,319	None identified
#8	Hollywood	94/100	A	153,067	None identified
#9	Miami Gardens	94/100	A	111,640	None identified
#10	Cutler Bay	92/100	A	45,425	None identified
#11	Ocala	90/100	A	63,591	None identified
#12	North Lauderdale	89/100	A-	45,117	None identified
#13	Palm Beach Gardens	89/100	A-	56,979	None identified
#14	Lauderhill	88/100	A-	74,138	None identified
#15	Oviedo	88/100	A-	41,062	None identified
#16	Wellington	88/100	A-	65,449	None identified
#17	Apopka	87/100	A-	54,873	None identified
#18	Jupiter	87/100	A-	64,340	None identified
#19	Sanford	87/100	A-	61,051	None identified
#20	Winter Garden	87/100	A-	49,106	None identified
#21	Aventura	86/100	A-	40,242	None identified
#22	Dania Beach	86/100	A-	32,305	None identified
#23	Key West	86/100	A-	24,649	None identified
#24	Mount Dora	86/100	A-	16,341	None identified
#25	North Miami Beach	86/100	A-	43,676	None identified
#26	North Port	86/100	A-	74,707	None identified
#27	Oakland Park	86/100	A-	45,406	None identified
#28	Port St. Lucie	86/100	A-	204,851	None identified
#29	West Palm Beach	86/100	A-	117,415	None identified
#30	Daytona Beach	85/100	A-	72,647	None identified
#31	Fort Pierce	85/100	A-	46,696	None identified
#32	Hallandale Beach	85/100	A-	41,217	None identified
#33	Lake Worth	85/100	A-	37,642	None identified
#34	Leesburg	85/100	A-	24,668	None identified
#35	Miami	85/100	A-	442,241	None identified
#36	Panama City	85/100	A-	32,939	None identified
#37	Riviera Beach	85/100	A-	35,025	None identified
#38	Tallahassee	85/100	A-	196,169	None identified
#39	Clermont	84/100	B+	43,021	None identified
#40	Fort Lauderdale	84/100	B+	182,760	None identified
#41	Greenacres	84/100	B+	43,223	None identified
#42	Minneola	84/100	B+	15,450	None identified
#43	Orlando	84/100	B+	307,573	None identified
#44	Pensacola	84/100	B+	54,312	None identified
#45	Altamonte Springs	83/100	B+	46,231	None identified
#46	Casselberry	82/100	B+	28,502	None identified
#47	Davie	82/100	B+	105,691	None identified
#48	Eustis	82/100	B+	22,055	None identified
#49	Naples	82/100	B+	22,088	None identified
#50	Palmetto Bay	82/100	B+	24,439	None identified
#51	Weston	82/100	B+	71,220	None identified
#52	Boca Raton	81/100	B+	97,422	None identified
#53	Bonita Springs	81/100	B+	57,755	None identified
#54	Coral Gables	81/100	B+	51,095	None identified
#55	Port Orange	80/100	B+	64,842	None identified
#56	Ormond Beach	79/100	B	43,245	None identified
#57	Sunrise	79/100	B	97,495	None identified
#58	Deerfield Beach	77/100	B	81,369	None identified
#59	Winter Haven	75/100	B	49,219	None identified
#60	Boynton Beach	74/100	B-	80,380	None identified
#61	Bradenton	74/100	B-	55,698	None identified
#62	Coconut Creek	74/100	B-	60,935	None identified
#63	Ocoee	74/100	B-	47,433	None identified
#64	Tarpon Springs	74/100	B-	25,117	None identified
#65	Homestead	73/100	B-	80,737	None identified
#66	Land O' Lakes	73/100	B-	41,313	None identified
#67	Largo	72/100	B-	84,754	None identified
#68	Palm Coast	72/100	B-	89,800	None identified
#69	Pompano Beach	72/100	B-	112,046	None identified
#70	St. Cloud	72/100	B-	58,964	None identified
#71	Tamarac	72/100	B-	71,897	None identified
#72	Hialeah	70/100	B-	223,109	None identified
#73	Miramar	70/100	B-	134,721	None identified
#74	Pembroke Pines	70/100	B-	171,178	None identified
#75	Pinellas Park	70/100	B-	53,486	None identified
#76	Margate	69/100	C+	58,439	None identified
#77	Sebring	69/100	C+	11,379	None identified
#78	Tampa	69/100	C+	384,959	None identified
#79	Temple Terrace	69/100	C+	26,690	None identified
#80	Titusville	69/100	C+	48,789	None identified
#81	Wesley Chapel	69/100	C+	65,070	None identified
#82	Clearwater	68/100	C+	117,292	None identified
#83	Sarasota	68/100	C+	54,842	None identified
#84	Melbourne	67/100	C+	84,678	None identified
#85	Winter Springs	67/100	C+	37,923	None identified
#86	Deltona	65/100	C+	93,692	None identified
#87	Kissimmee	59/100	C-	72,410	None identified
#88	North Miami	56/100	C-	62,468	None identified
#89	St. Petersburg	56/100	C-	258,308	None identified
#90	Palm Bay	55/100	C-	119,760	None identified
#91	Coral Springs	51/100	D	133,759	None identified
#92	Parkland	51/100	D	34,670	None identified
#93	Jacksonville	49/100	F	949,611	None identified
#94	Cape Coral	48/100	F	194,016	None identified
#95	Plantation	48/100	F	94,366	None identified
#96	Safety Harbor	47/100	F	17,203	None identified

Key Findings

The best water quality in Florida is found in Dunedin with a score of 96/100 and a grade of A+. This puts Dunedin among the top-performing cities in the country for drinking water safety.

The most concerning water quality is in Safety Harbor scoring 47/100 with a grade of F. Residents may want to consider home water testing and filtration options.

6 cities with D or F grades:

Coral Springs — Score: 51/100, Grade: D
Parkland — Score: 51/100, Grade: D
Jacksonville — Score: 49/100, Grade: F
Cape Coral — Score: 48/100, Grade: F
Plantation — Score: 48/100, Grade: F
Safety Harbor — Score: 47/100, Grade: F

The statewide average score is 78/100, which is 6 points above the national average of 72/100. Over half (69%) of Florida cities score above the national average, though some areas face challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Florida has the best water quality?

Dunedin has the best water quality in Florida with a score of 96/100 and a grade of A+. This score is based on contaminant levels, EPA compliance history, and infrastructure quality. Dunedin ranks among the top cities nationally for water quality.

Is Florida tap water safe to drink?

Water quality varies across Florida. The state average score is 78/100. 61% of Florida cities have good water quality (grade B or better). However, 6 cities have water quality concerns with a grade of D or F. Residents in those areas should consider water testing and filtration. Always check your specific city's water quality report for the most accurate local information.

How many Florida cities have water quality concerns?

Of the 96 cities tracked in Florida, 6 cities have a D or F grade, indicating significant water quality concerns. An additional 15 cities fall in the C range, suggesting moderate issues. 66 out of 96 cities (69%) score above the national average of 72/100. Residents concerned about their water quality can check their city's detailed report for specific contaminant information.

Where can I find Florida water quality reports?

This page serves as a comprehensive water quality report for all 96 Florida cities, compiled from EPA contaminant data and compliance records. Each city link provides an individual water quality report with safety grade, top contaminants, and infrastructure assessment. For official Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), contact your local water utility — federal law requires all community water systems to deliver an annual CCR to customers. The Florida state environmental agency and the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) also publish official water quality data.