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Water quality data for 3 cities serving 365,721 residents
Brevard County in Florida has an average water quality score of 78/100 (Grade C) based on analysis of 3 municipal water systems. The county's water systems serve approximately 365,721 residents.
Water quality in Brevard County is fair, with some cities showing room for improvement. 1 cities have scores below 70, indicating elevated contaminant levels that residents should be aware of. Melbourne has the best water quality at 91/100.
3 cities ranked by water quality score
| Rank | City | Score | Grade | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne Biggest deduction: Other PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling: PFBS 4 ppt, PFPeA 3.1 ppt, PFBA 9 ppt (−6 pts) | 91 | A | 167,753 |
| 2 | Titusville Biggest deduction: PFOS detected at up to 7 ppt in UCMR5 sampling (2025-03-21), at or above EPA's 4 ppt MCL (−10 pts) | 88 | B | 57,218 |
| 3 | Palm Bay Biggest deduction: 2 health-based violations (MCL/treatment-technique) in the last 5 years (−20 pts) | 54 | F | 140,750 |
Real EPA readings across county water systems (lead: latest 90th percentile; PFAS: UCMR5 2023–2026; others: 2012–2019 averages)
| Contaminant | Avg Level | Max Level | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS (PFOA/PFOS max, UCMR5) | 5.5 ppt | 9.5 ppt | 4 ppt | 137.5% | 3 |
| TTHM (2012–2019 avg) | 23.837 ug/L | 27.351 ug/L | 80 ug/L | 29.8% | 3 |
| HAA5 (2012–2019 avg) | 15.399 ug/L | 17.205 ug/L | 60 ug/L | 25.7% | 3 |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 2.1 ppb | 3 ppb | 15 ppb | 14% | 3 |
| Fluoride (2012–2019 avg) | 0.508 mg/L | 0.603 mg/L | 4 mg/L | 12.7% | 3 |
| Arsenic (2012–2019 avg) | 0.204 ug/L | 0.55 ug/L | 10 ug/L | 2% | 3 |
| Nitrate (2012–2019 avg) | 0.154 mg/L | 0.242 mg/L | 10 mg/L | 1.5% | 3 |
Recent violations across county water systems
Monitoring & reporting — Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
6/30/2023
Monitoring & reporting — Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
3/31/2019
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Water quality in Brevard County, Florida reflects the region's unique combination of water sources, treatment infrastructure, and environmental factors. Our comprehensive analysis examines 3 municipal water systems serving a combined population of over 365,721 residents.
The county shows moderate water quality performance, with scores ranging from 54/100 in Palm Bay to 91/100 in Melbourne. This 37-point spread indicates significant variation in water quality across the county, suggesting different water sources or treatment approaches.
The most prevalent contaminants detected across Brevard County water systems include PFAS (PFOA/PFOS max, UCMR5), TTHM (2012–2019 avg), HAA5 (2012–2019 avg). At least one reading averages above 50% of its EPA limit across the county's systems, worth attention from residents and utilities.
Water quality in Brevard County is fair but shows room for improvement. Residents in cities scoring below 70 should consider water filtration, particularly for drinking and cooking. Check your specific city's report above for personalized recommendations.
Brevard County has an average water quality score of 78/100 (Grade C) based on analysis of 3 municipal water systems serving 365,721 residents.
Melbourne has the highest water quality score in Brevard County at 91/100. View the detailed report for Melbourne.
Given the water quality variation across Brevard County, we recommend reviewing your specific city's water quality report. 1 cities have scores below 70, where filtration is particularly recommended.
Click on any city in the rankings table above to view its detailed water quality report, including contaminant levels, EPA compliance history, and filter recommendations.