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City water profile

Bradenton water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Bradenton, Florida.

Median indexed hardness

80PPM

3 indexed ZIPs

Range 79.6–79.6 PPM

State comparison
200 PPM below
State hardness rank
#259 of 290
Matched utilities
5
Active health records
1

City summary

What the indexed records say

Bradenton has 3 published ZIP profiles across Manatee County. The indexed median is 80 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Bradenton ranks #259from highest to lowest. Across all 603 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 20to 374.5 PPM.

The 79.6–79.6 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard3 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

3 of 3 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
22.9 miles
Profiles with evidence
3/3

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 3

Observation window: Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 23, 2025.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Bradenton

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

34205

Moderately Hard

79.6 PPM

Nearest site
22.9 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

34208

Moderately Hard

79.6 PPM

Nearest site
18.7 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

34209

Moderately Hard

79.6 PPM

Nearest site
27.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Manatee County Utilities Dept

PWSID FL6411132

Surface water
System population served
347,800
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bradenton City Of

PWSID FL6410182

Surface water
System population served
58,584
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Heather Hills Estates

PWSID FL6412533

Surface water
System population served
700
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Sunny Shore Water Company

PWSID FL6412418

Surface water
System population served
450
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Harbour Isles Master Association

PWSID FL6412551

Surface water
System population served
395
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

1 unique active health-based record appears among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412418Dec 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412418Nov 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412551Nov 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412533Oct 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412533Aug 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6412418Aug 1, 2025Archived
Consumer Confidence RuleFL6412533Jul 1, 2025Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence RuleFL6412418Jul 1, 2025Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6411132Jun 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6410182Jun 1, 2025Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Bradenton

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 80 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.