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Public water-system records for Lake Alfred, FL from EPA SDWIS.
Lake Alfred, City of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 5,584 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Jan 2024 to Aug 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
2 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Jan 2024 to Aug 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0067 | 0.0040 | 2024-01-24 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0055 | 0.0040 | 2024-08-13 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Lake Alfred drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Lake Julianna
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Mercury, Pathogens
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Polk County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Osceola County Fire Station — Kissimmee, Florida
Annual mean: 0.040 Parts per million
EPA primary exceedance count: 1 (Ozone 8-hour 2015)
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 6.6 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Sikes Elementary School — Lakeland, Florida
Annual mean: 2.4 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Florida Chemical Co
Reported: 2024
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110009273151
Reported: Nov 2021
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO1 site with active cleanup or investigation status
325 South Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred
Reported: Feb 2026
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
530 S LAKE SHORE WAY, LAKE ALFRED
3.6 miles away
Reported: Nov 2026
312 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Alfred
3.1 miles away
Reported: Nov 2026
312 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Alfred
3.1 miles away
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
Sites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
Recently updated active/intermittent sites (1)
Data from MSHA
Polk County, FL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Polk County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
Recent Incidents (last 5 years)
CENTRAL FLORIDA PIPELINE CORP
Incident date: Sep 4, 2024
Property damage: $242,569
CENTRAL FLORIDA GAS CORP
Incident date: Oct 11, 2022
Property damage: $47,000
Data from PHMSA
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Polk County, FloridaPop. 787,404
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 9,497 | 8,299 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 18.4% | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 19.6% | 15.5% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.3% | 28.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 76.5 | 78.5 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the City of Lake Alfred. Results dated Jan 24, 2024 to Aug 13, 2024 include PFOS at 0.0055 to 0.0067 micrograms per liter and PFHxS at 0.0044 to 0.0047 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 15 violations for the City of Lake Alfred.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Lake Alfred.
The monitoring station at Osceola County Fire Station, Kissimmee, Florida recorded an annual average of 0.04 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Osceola County Fire Station, Kissimmee, Florida recorded an annual average of 6.6 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Sikes Elementary School, Lakeland, Florida recorded an annual average of 2.4 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
The radon data for Lake Alfred covers Polk County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
This city report shows 1 Superfund site: Callaway & Son Drum Service.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Lake Alfred 505 Lakeshore; Lake Alfred Grays Trucking Site; Lake Alfred Shinn Blvd Site.
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The county data for Lake Alfred reports a life expectancy of 76.5 years in Polk County, Florida.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Lake Alfred reports 9,497 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Polk County, Florida. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Lake Alfred lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 7.7 micrograms per cubic meter in Polk County, Florida.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Central Florida Pipeline Corp near Lake Alfred on Sep 4, 2024. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Central Florida Gas Corp near Lake Alfred on Oct 11, 2022. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Central Florida Pipeline Corp near Lake Alfred on Jul 12, 2015. The reported release was a liquid petroleum product.