Manatee County water report · Manatee County Utilities
What's in Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County tap water
Manatee County Utilities serves about 347,800 people. Its own testing from 2013 to 2024 shows 5 contaminants above EWG health guidelines, led by HAA9 at 1,029× the guideline. Its averages are within today's federal legal limits.
Manatee County Utilities serves much of unincorporated Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch. Some cities run their own water systems, so check the name on your water bill.
Every result above the guidelines
Types found here: Disinfection by-products, Radioactive elements, Metals.
| Contaminant | Average level | EWG health guideline | Federal legal limit | Times the guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)Disinfection by-products | 61.7 ppb | 0.06 ppb | No federal limit | 1,029× |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5)Disinfection by-products | 29.5 ppb | 0.1 ppb | 60 ppb | 295× |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)Disinfection by-products | 33.5 ppb | 0.15 ppb | 80 ppb | 224× |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)Radioactive elements | 0.87 pCi/L | 0.05 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 17× |
| Chromium (hexavalent)Metals | 0.0615 ppb | 0.02 ppb | No federal limit | 3.1× |
What treats it
- Disinfection by-products (trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids and related compounds) form when chlorine or chloramine reacts with natural matter in the source water. Carbon filtration is the most common way to reduce them, and every Whole Home package includes a whole-home carbon stage, so it covers every tap and shower.
- Radioactive elements, Metals: reverse osmosis is the usual treatment for these at the tap you drink from. Our drinking-water tap add-on ($695) is a reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sink.
- Hard water isn't in this data. If you see white crust on faucets or shower glass, Filtration + Softening adds a softener for the scale.
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Does Manatee County Utilities water meet federal standards?
Its averages are within today's federal legal limits. EWG's health guidelines are far stricter than legal limits, which is why its testing shows 5 contaminants above them. The figures are averages of the utility's own testing from 2013 to 2024.
What is HAA9, and why is it the highest in Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County?
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) is a disinfection by-product. It forms when the chlorine or chloramine used to disinfect the water reacts with natural matter in the source water. Manatee County Utilities averaged 61.7 ppb against EWG's guideline of 0.06 ppb, about 1,029× the guideline.
Do you install in Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County?
Yes, from January 2027, when booking opens. A licensed local plumber installs in one morning, with the permit included and no sales visit. You can reserve your spot now; nothing is charged.
How much does whole-home water filtration cost in Lakewood Ranch & Manatee County?
Our prices are the same everywhere we install: Whole Home Filtration is $2,995 installed, Filtration + Softening $4,495 and Total Protection $7,495, from about $64 a month on approved credit.
See how Manatee County Utilities ranks against 24 other large Florida systems in the Florida Tap Water Report 2026, or read what HAA9 and TTHM are.
Source: Manatee County Utilities on the EWG Tap Water Database, utility testing averages 2013-2024, compiled October 2026. EWG's health guidelines are far stricter than federal legal limits. Long-term averages describe the public supply, not any one home, and aren't the same as current compliance; see your utility's latest annual water quality report. Whole Home Company sells and installs home water treatment and isn't affiliated with any utility or with EWG.