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Primary Inorganics and Organics

• All public water systems in the State of Florida are required to conduct chemical sampling in accordance with Chapter 62-550 of the Florida Administrative Code.

What chemicals must be sampled for?

• There are three different chemical groups, each of which contain a variety of contaminants that must be sampled.  Click each group name for a list of contaminants and their MCLs. [Each contaminant will be a link to their MCL tables]

  Primary Inorganic Contaminants (commonly known as compounds that do not contain Carbon, i.e. Nitrates)
  Synthetic Organic Contaminants (commonly known as pesticides)
  Volatile Organic Contaminants (commonly known as cleaning and oil products)

Who is required to sample?

• All non-transient non-community and community public water systems must sample for the above contaminants.

• Transient non-community water systems must only sample for nitrate and nitrite.

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When is sampling required?

• All public water systems must sample for nitrate and nitrite annually.

• Generally, the remaining chemicals in the groups listed above must be sampled at least triennially.

• Sampling schedules may vary from system to system based on number of past samples collected and past results.

For additional information:

• Specific Monitoring Requirements

• If you have specific questions regarding chemical sampling for your water system,

• In-House Compliance Contacts

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Drinking Water Contacts:   Field Compliance -- In House Compliance -- Permitting

Central District

Drinking Water Section

3319 Maguire Blvd., Suite 232

Orlando, Florida 32803-3767

Compliance Fax: 407-897-4189

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