What do the EPA sampling records for Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) show?

The EPA records for Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) (PWSID: FL1650785) show 16 health-based violations in the SDWIS compliance database. Records on this page are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5 datasets.

What does 'Detected above MRL' mean in PFAS records?

MRL stands for Minimum Reporting Level — the lowest concentration the testing equipment can reliably measure. 'Detected above MRL' means the analyte was found at a measurable concentration. Detection above MRL is not itself a regulatory violation. EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS at 4 ppt and for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA at 10 ppt (April 2024 rule). Detections below those MCLs do not constitute a regulatory violation.

Does this mean Quincy's water is unsafe?

These records reflect what EPA compliance monitoring and UCMR 5 sampling returned. A detection above MRL does not by itself indicate the water is unsafe. A health-based violation in SDWIS means a contaminant exceeded its legal limit during the violation period — it does not necessarily mean current water is out of compliance. For current compliance status, consult Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast)'s most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the utility directly.

How do I get an independent water test?

For independent verification, use a state-certified laboratory. Certified labs can test for PFAS (using EPA Method 533 or 537.1), lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants. Find certified labs in Florida at waterutilityreport.com/labs.

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Official EPA Records

Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast)

Official EPA contamination & sampling records · Quincy, FL

PWSID: FL165078510,637 people servedGroundwaterData refreshed: 2026-04-15

What official records show

Health violations

All 16 resolved · Most recent: April 2021

PFAS detected (UCMR 5)

None

174 monitoring samples — no detections above MRL

Above MCL level (monitoring)

None

No PFAS above EPA MCL thresholds in monitoring data

EPA compliance records for Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) (PWSID: FL1650785) in Quincy, FL show 16 health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS, all resolved and no PFAS detections above the minimum reporting level in EPA UCMR 5 monitoring. All records on this page are sourced from EPA SDWIS and the UCMR 5 dataset. This is official monitoring data — not a health risk determination.

Health-Based Violation History

Source: EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded the legal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or a required treatment technique was not met during the violation period. Resolved violations indicate the utility returned to compliance.

Contaminant	Type	Violation date	Status
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Apr 2021	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jan 2021	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Oct 2020	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jul 2020	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Apr 2020	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jan 2020	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Oct 2019	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Oct 2017	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jul 2017	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Apr 2017	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jan 2017	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Oct 2016	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jul 2016	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Apr 2016	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Jan 2016	Resolved Jul 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	MCL Violation	Oct 2015	Resolved Jul 2023

Showing 16 health-based violations. View full violation history on EPA ECHO ↗

Official Water Sampling Events (EPA UCMR 5)

EPA UCMR 5 monitoring conducted 6 sampling events at Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast). Each event tests water drawn from a designated sampling point for PFAS compounds. Source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025.

Sample date	Sampling point	Compounds tested	Detected above MRL
September 2025	SONGBI	29	None
September 2025	002	29	None
September 2025	SHADE	29	None
March 2025	002	29	None
March 2025	SONGBI	29	None
March 2025	SHADE	29	None

Sampling events represent distinct official water sample records from EPA UCMR 5. Learn about UCMR 5 methodology ↗

PFAS Monitoring: No Detections Above MRL (EPA UCMR 5)

EPA UCMR 5 monitoring recorded 174 sampling results for Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast). No PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level in any sample. This means measured concentrations — where present — were below the laboratory's minimum quantifiable threshold, not necessarily zero.

View full PFAS monitoring table →

What this does not mean

—Violations do not indicate current non-compliance. A health-based violation that is marked resolved means the utility has returned to compliance per EPA records. Historic violations are shown for transparency, not to imply ongoing risk.
—PFAS detections above MRL are not themselves violations. UCMR 5 monitoring is a surveillance program. Detection does not mean the utility violated a regulation. The 2024 EPA PFAS rule (MCLs for PFOA, PFOS, etc.) has a compliance deadline of 2029.
—This page does not assess health risk. WaterUtilityReport.com presents official government records — we do not make health risk determinations, safety certifications, or compliance judgments. Consult a licensed water quality specialist or physician for health advice.
—Records may be incomplete. EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5 represent what was reported to the EPA. Not all utilities or contaminants are covered. Small systems (<10,000 people) may not have been required to participate in UCMR 5 monitoring.

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Official Records FAQs

Official Data Sources

EPA SDWIS — Compliance & Violations

EPA ECHO: Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) Detailed Facility Report

EPA UCMR 5 — PFAS Monitoring Data

EPA UCMR 5 Program Overview

EPA PFAS Rule (April 2024)

EPA PFAS in Drinking Water Rule

Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) full report Quincy water quality overview Florida state report Certified labs in Florida Data methodology

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