Downtown Umatilla
Neighborhood water quality report
Downtown Umatilla homes rely on private Floridan Aquifer wells with no chlorine residual; iron and sulfur odor are the most common complaints, and softener use is widespread. Older casings (built 1900s-1950s) can also introduce sediment after heavy rain.
This area draws from private wells. No utility treats it, no agency tests it, and there is no Consumer Confidence Report for your address — the only reading that exists here is one you go get.
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
61/100
Severity score
#2 of 2
Rank in Umatilla
Private well
Served by
300
Approx. homes
What's in Downtown Umatilla's water
There is no utility report for Downtown Umatilla — private wells aren't tested by anyone. The figures below describe what the Floridan Aquifer typically carries in this part of Lake County, per USGS groundwater studies, not a measurement at your wellhead.
Hardness
13 gpgHigh across both city-served and well-served homes.
No public source — private wells are not tested by any agency. EPA SDWIS
Chlorine
2.9 ppmMunicipal disinfection residual in served areas.
No public source — private wells are not tested by any agency. EPA SDWIS
Iron
0.33 ppmMore prevalent in well-fed pockets.
No public source — private wells are not tested by any agency. EPA SDWIS
Sulfur / Hydrogen Sulfide
Trace-DetectedOccasional odor complaints from private wells at the edges.
No public source — private wells are not tested by any agency. EPA SDWIS
Trihalomethanes
35 ppbDisinfection byproduct in city-served zones.
No public source — private wells are not tested by any agency. EPA SDWIS
Not yet tested here
There is no public data for Downtown Umatilla, Umatilla because private wells aren't tested by anyone — not the county, not the state, not the EPA. The only number that exists for your well is the one you go get.
Book a free on-site testStreets we service in Downtown Umatilla
ZIP codes: 32784
What we typically install in Downtown Umatilla
- Aeration or oxidizing pre-treatment for hydrogen sulfide (rotten-egg smell)
- Catalytic carbon and greensand media for iron and manganese staining
- Whole-house sediment filtration sized to well output
- Ion-exchange softener tuned to your measured grain hardness
Neighborhood readings are estimates derived from Umatilla Consumer Confidence Reports, EPA ECHO monitoring, and Shield field tests in this subdivision. Individual homes vary with plumbing age and irrigation setup.
Water system
Private well (no public water system)
Homes here draw directly from the Floridan Aquifer through a private well. Private wells are not regulated, not treated, and not tested by any agency — there is no CCR for this address because no one is required to produce one.
Maintenance
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
CCRs publish annually. We re-check every page against the current report. Full methodology.
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If your water isn't measurably better on a retest, we remove the system and refund you in full.
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We retest your water every year for the life of the system, at no charge.
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Downtown Umatilla water questions
Is the water hard in Downtown Umatilla, Umatilla FL?+
Yes — Downtown Umatilla in Umatilla, Florida tests in the high hardness range, in line with Umatilla's citywide average of 13 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.
What is the biggest water problem in Downtown Umatilla?+
Hardness is the top concern, measured at 13 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. Downtown Umatilla homes rely on private Floridan Aquifer wells with no chlorine residual; iron and sulfur odor are the most common complaints, and softener use is widespread. Older casings (built 1900s-1950s) can also introduce sediment after heavy rain.
Where does Downtown Umatilla get its water?+
Downtown Umatilla is served by Private wells. Private and community wells draw from the Floridan Aquifer and are not treated by a municipal utility, so testing is the homeowner's responsibility.
Does Shield Water Solutions install in Downtown Umatilla?+
Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout Downtown Umatilla and all of Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.
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