Water Quality

Water is essential for our lives, our livelihoods and the environment. NextEra Water is committed to providing safe, clean water that meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements for our customers. 

Meeting and exceeding all standards for water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established drinking water standards to protect America’s drinking water supply. More than 92% of the population, who are served by community water systems, receive drinking water that meets all the EPA’s health-based standards.

NextEra Water is committed to meeting or exceeding all EPA and state standards for drinking water, as well as abide by all water-testing schedules and methods.

Customers are encouraged to sign up for alerts from NextEra Water to stay informed of any water advisories in their area.

Consumer Confidence Reports

NextEra Water, along with every public water system and community water supplier, is required by law to provide an annual report called a Consumer Confidence Report – or CCR – to its customers. The CCR gives customers information on their drinking water quality, as well as the water’s source, any contaminants found in the water and what they can do to help protect their drinking water.

NextEra Water customers can find their CCRs on this website by searching under their state tab and community. 

Fluoride

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is released from rocks into the ground, water and air. Nearly all water contains some fluoride.

NextEra Water abides by all state and local community public health measures regarding adding fluoride to the drinking water supply to reduce tooth decay. The EPA establishes drinking water standards for fluoride. The current enforceable drinking water standard for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L, which is the maximum amount that is allowed in water from public water systems.

Customers can see if their water system adds fluoride by visiting the CDC My Water's Fluoride webpage.

Improving the water quality in your home

We treat your water supply to meet EPA and state standards; however, factors in your home plumbing system can impact the quality of your water. These tips will help you make sure the water in your home retains the same high quality when it reaches your tap.

Flushing

• If you suspect or are concerned that you may have lead pipes, consider calling a professional or licensed plumber for an inspection. In the meantime, consider running the cold-water tap for two minutes each morning or when your water hasn't been used for at least six hours to help flush out your system.
• Water quality can decline when the water hasn't been used for several hours and has been sitting in the pipes for long periods of time.
• As an alternative to running the cold-water tap, you can use the shower, do laundry, run the dishwasher and even flush the toilet as effective ways for flushing the pipes.

• Use cold water.  Do not use hot tap water for drinking and cooking.
• Hot water dissolves contaminants and may contain metals, sediment and bacteria that have built up in your water heater.
• Replace any water filter cartridges regularly to avoid the buildup of metals and bacteria.

Faucet aerators

• Clean faucet aerators routinely, paying attention to the aerator screen at the tip of your faucets, where sediment and metals can collect.
• Replace aerators as needed.