City of Winter Garden, City of Apopka and neighboring city systems
Water in West Orange: Winter Garden, Ocoee & Apopka
West Orange has grown fast, and its cities run their own water systems. New subdivisions and decades-old homes can share a provider but have very different plumbing.
Communities: Winter Garden · Ocoee · Apopka · Oakland
Where your water comes from, per official reports
- Winter Garden's water comes from six deep wells in the Floridan Aquifer, treated mainly with aeration and sodium hypochlorite disinfection. [1]
- In 2025, FDEP completed a source water assessment of potential contamination sources near Winter Garden's wells. The results are summarized in the report. [1]
- Apopka's system serves about 28,669 connections, according to its 2025 report. [2]
What a utility report can't tell you about your home
- Aeration helps with sulfur odor at the plant, but water that sits in a water heater can still develop a rotten-egg smell.
- Properties on the rural edges of Apopka and Ocoee may be on private wells, which need their own testing.
What we check during your free in-home visit
- Hardness and scale
- Hot-water sulfur odor
- Chlorine taste
- Iron staining on irrigation and fixtures
An in-home test is a screening, not a certified laboratory analysis or a statement that water is safe to drink. For urgent concerns, follow your utility's official notices or contact your county health department.
Treatment options to compare after testing
Related reading
Frequently asked questions
Why does my hot water smell like eggs in Winter Garden?
A common cause is a reaction inside the water heater rather than the city supply. Testing hot and cold water separately helps pin it down.
Is Ocoee on Winter Garden water?
Not necessarily. Ocoee and other nearby areas may have their own provider. Check the name on your bill.
Where can I read Apopka's report?
The city posts its annual water quality reports on its Water Quality Reports page, linked in the sources below.
Sources
Official sources reviewed October 2026. Reports are updated yearly, so always check the latest edition.