Orlando Tap Water
Water provider: Orlando Utilities Commission (Orlando, FL)
Our recommendation
Premium filter strongly recommended
Your water has contaminants that require stronger filtration (heavy metals, PFAS, or limits exceeded). Reverse osmosis is the recommended tier.
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Fluoride
DetectedAdded to some public supplies for dental health. Consult your practitioner about exposure if you have thyroid concerns.
EWG search results surface an Orlando Utilities Commission fluoride page.
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
DetectedDisinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure linked to cancer risk.
EWG tracks THMs for OUC as a standard chlorination byproduct.
Arsenic
DetectedNaturally occurring heavy metal. Long-term exposure linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Florida groundwater systems commonly report trace arsenic in EWG listings.
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Not reportedPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Bioaccumulate in the body. Linked to cancer, immune effects, and hormone disruption.
Verify the current EWG PFAS indicator on the utility page. Automation could not retrieve the live indicator behind Cloudflare.
Source
Data from the EWG Tap Water Database, Orlando Utilities Commission (2024). Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Note: Contaminant levels vary by address (older plumbing can leach lead even when the source water does not), sampling location, and time of year. The figures above reflect utility-wide averages from the most recent public report. If you have specific health concerns, request a full report from your utility or test your own tap water.