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City water profile

Wewahitchka water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

155PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 155–155 PPM

State comparison
125 PPM below
State hardness rank
#216 of 290
Matched utilities
3
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Wewahitchka has 1 published ZIP profile across Gulf County. The indexed median is 155 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Wewahitchka ranks #216from 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
Hard1 ZIP
Very hard0 ZIPs

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
51.6 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Sep 11, 2023 to Jan 14, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Wewahitchka

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

32465

Hard

155 PPM

Nearest site
51.6 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Wewahitchka, City Of

PWSID FL1230734

Groundwater
System population served
2,081
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Gulf Correctional Institution

PWSID FL1234013

Groundwater
System population served
1,875
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Bryant'S Landing

PWSID FL1234012

Groundwater
System population served
120
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
NitrateFL1234012Jan 1, 2024Resolved
NitrateFL1234012Jan 1, 2023Resolved
Lead and Copper RuleFL1230734Jan 1, 2022Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleFL1234013Jan 1, 2022Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleFL1234013Jan 1, 2021Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleFL1230734Jan 1, 2019Unaddressed
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleFL1230734Jul 2, 2010Addressed

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 Wewahitchka

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 155 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.