The City of Palatka is alerting residents after recent water tests showed elevated lead levels in more than 10% of homes sampled, surpassing the federal lead action level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

In November 2025, city officials collected 62 water samples from homes and buildings across Palatka as part of routine monitoring. Some samples revealed lead concentrations above the EPA’s action level of 0.015 milligrams per liter (15 parts per billion), prompting required public education and expanded water safety measures.

The EPA’s lead action level is designed to assess how well a community’s corrosion control treatment is working. It is not a direct measure of whether water in any particular home is safe to drink. Older homes with lead plumbing or fixtures are more

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