Sarasota County water report · Venice Water Department
What's in Venice tap water
Venice Water Department serves about 31,358 people. Its own testing from 2013 to 2023 shows 10 contaminants above EWG health guidelines, led by HAA9 at 94× the guideline. Its averages are within today's federal legal limits.
The Venice Water Department serves the City of Venice. Homes outside city limits may be on Sarasota County Utilities, so check the name on your water bill.
Every result above the guidelines
Types found here: Disinfection by-products, Radioactive elements.
| Contaminant | Average level | EWG health guideline | Federal legal limit | Times the guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)Disinfection by-products | 5.65 ppb | 0.06 ppb | No federal limit | 94× |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)Disinfection by-products | 12.5 ppb | 0.15 ppb | 80 ppb | 83× |
| Dibromoacetic acidDisinfection by-products | 1.84 ppb | 0.03 ppb | No federal limit | 61× |
| DibromochloromethaneDisinfection by-products | 5.29 ppb | 0.1 ppb | No federal limit | 53× |
| BromodichloromethaneDisinfection by-products | 2.75 ppb | 0.06 ppb | No federal limit | 46× |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228)Radioactive elements | 1.64 pCi/L | 0.05 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L | 33× |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5)Disinfection by-products | 2.46 ppb | 0.1 ppb | 60 ppb | 25× |
| BromoformDisinfection by-products | 3.36 ppb | 0.5 ppb | No federal limit | 6.7× |
| ChloroformDisinfection by-products | 1.05 ppb | 0.4 ppb | No federal limit | 2.6× |
| Dichloroacetic acidDisinfection by-products | 0.516 ppb | 0.2 ppb | No federal limit | 2.6× |
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: 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 Venice Water Department 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 10 contaminants above them. The figures are averages of the utility's own testing from 2013 to 2023.
What is HAA9, and why is it the highest in Venice?
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. Venice Water Department averaged 5.65 ppb against EWG's guideline of 0.06 ppb, about 94× the guideline.
Do you install in Venice?
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 Venice?
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 Venice Water Department ranks against 24 other large Florida systems in the Florida Tap Water Report 2026, or read what HAA9 and TTHM are.
Source: Venice Water Department on the EWG Tap Water Database, utility testing averages 2013-2023, 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.