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City water profile

Palatka water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

280PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 280–280 PPM

State comparison
At state median
State hardness rank
#141 of 290
Matched utilities
4
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Palatka has 1 published ZIP profile across Putnam County. The indexed median is 280 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Palatka ranks #141from highest to lowest. Across all 603 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 20to 374.5 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. 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 hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard1 ZIP

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
25 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Nov 20, 2019 to Jan 21, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Palatka

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

32177

Very Hard

280 PPM

Nearest site
25 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

R.c. Willis Wtp (city Of Palatka)

PWSID FL2544260

Groundwater
System population served
11,900
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

St. Johns Harbor

PWSID FL2541086

Groundwater
System population served
325
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Silver Lake Oaks Mhp

PWSID FL2544258

Groundwater
System population served
94
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Rodeheaver Boys Ranch

PWSID FL2540974

Groundwater
System population served
45
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

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
E. COLIFL2544260Mar 1, 2026Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2544260Mar 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL2541086Feb 1, 2026Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2541086Feb 1, 2026Resolved
E. COLIFL2541086Jan 1, 2026Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2541086Jan 1, 2026Resolved
E. COLIFL2541086Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2541086Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2541086Jun 1, 2025Resolved
E. COLIFL2541086Jun 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 Palatka

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 280 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.