Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS)
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) delivers tap water graded B (77/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 126,893 residents in VERO BEACH, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 772-226-1835.
Is VERO BEACH tap water safe to drink?
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) delivers tap water that earns a grade of B (77/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a good rating, with only minor concerns relative to health-based guidelines.
The utility serves 126,893 residents in VERO BEACH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 6 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chromium (hexavalent), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chlorate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) (system ID FL3314052) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2003 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed reporting | 11/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 09/01/2024 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 07/01/2024 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for VERO BEACH residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS).
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 38.5 ppb, 257x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 11.6 ppb, 194x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 5.7 ppb, 57x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS)
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Recommended water filters for VERO BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC or chloroform reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 77/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
38.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 257× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
11.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 194× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
5.7 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 57× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.447 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 22× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.54 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
526.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.5× over |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.711 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
4.3 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
2.39 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.493 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) service area
This water system serves 1 community in Indian River County, Florida. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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