SARASOTA, FL · Sarasota County
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST 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 no open violations for SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST.
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)
- FL6581591
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 272,267
- Service connections
- 131,292
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST is among the 16 largest community water systems in Florida, serving 272,267 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries in 2008, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2008.
Of the 2, 1 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.
Violation history
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- May 30, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 24, 2008State Bilateral Compliance Agreement signed4 linked violations
- August 13, 2004State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- February 15, 1983State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- October 15, 1980State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST 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 SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST.
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
SARASOTA COUNTY (CARLTON WTP)
941-861-0501
SARASOTA, FL 34240