Air Quality
Good
Water Violations
81
Active Contamination
8
Active Permits
15
Air quality in Polk County is rated good with a median AQI of 34 (268 days measured in 2025). 15 community water systems serve the area, with 81 recent violations in the last 5 years. 8 industrial facilities report toxic chemical releases totaling 32.3K lbs. 8 contamination sites are tracked, all with completed or ongoing remediation. 5 EV charging stations are available in the area.
Air Quality — Polk County (2025)i
AQSThe Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a given day. AQI is reported at the county level. A score of 0-50 is considered good; 51-100 is moderate; above 100 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Median AQI
PM2.5 Daysi
0Ozone Daysi
268Drinking Wateri
SDWISPublic water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.
Community Systemsi
15Active Systemsi
25Recent Violationsi
81Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)
CAMP ROSALIE
GRAPE HAMMOCK
KISSIMMEE RIVER PARK AND MARINA
HYATT FARMS
LA CASA DE LAKE WALES
CITY OF LAKE WALES/PARK WATER COMPANY
Industrial Monitoringi
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)i
TRIWastewater & Stormwater Permits (NPDES)i
NPDESContamination Sitesi
Contaminated sites tracked by the EPA and state agencies. Superfund sites are the most seriously contaminated locations. Brownfields are former industrial properties being cleaned up for reuse. LUST sites have confirmed leaks from underground storage tanks.
EV Charging & Alternative Fuel Stationsi
AFDC