WINTER HAVEN, FL · Polk County
PINES, THE Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
PINES, THE must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 item for PINES, THE that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Florida’s official records. Always confirm current status with Florida before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- FL6531796
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 505
- Service connections
- 185
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
PINES, THE is one of 925 community water systems in Florida in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 505 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 14 entries between 2005 and 2026, of which 1 remains open; none are health-based.
All 14 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules, the Lead and Copper Rule, and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
December 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2022
UnaddressedMonitoring, Regular
—Asbestos
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
October 2, 2006 – September 20, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Archived |
| December 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Unaddressed |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Asbestos | — | Resolved |
| October 2, 2006 – September 20, 2018 | Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateUnaddressed no corrective action on record yet
Enforcement actions
- December 1, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 2025State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- September 9, 2024State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
- September 20, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 13, 2004State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is PINES, THE required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. PINES, THE is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is PINES, THE’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- PINES, THE’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PINES, THE have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 item for PINES, THE that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
TAMARA RICHARDSON, P.E., UTILITIES DIRECTOR
863-298-4235
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880