Water Quality in Tampa, FL

883 water systems serving 1,745,837 people

City Overview

883
Water Systems
1.7M
People Served
2.3 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Tampa water systems is 2.3 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record18190
Health-based violations1282
Lead action level violations2
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Tampa

CITY OF TAMPA WATER DEPARTMENT
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290327 · Surface Water
733.9K
served
0.7 ppb
lead
HCWRD/SOUTH-CENTRAL
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290787 · Purchased Surface Water
473.5K
served
0.7 ppb
lead
HCWRC/NORTHWEST UTILITIES
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290388 · Purchased Surface Water
209.0K
served
0.8 ppb
lead
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6291882 · Groundwater
47.6K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
HILLS CO UTL-RIVERVIEW
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6291523 · Groundwater
15.6K
served
No data
lead
HCWRD/SEABOARD UTILITIES
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290333 · Purchased Surface Water
14.0K
served
1.4 ppb
lead
FGUA / MACDILL
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6296193 · Purchased Surface Water
12.0K
served
2.7 ppb
lead
HILLS CO UTL-RIVEROAK
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290792 · Groundwater
10.3K
served
No data
lead
RIVER OAKS
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6292093 · Groundwater
10.3K
served
No data
lead
Clean
HILLS CO UTL-SUN CITY
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6292098 · Groundwater
10.1K
served
No data
lead
HCWD/TAMPA-HILLSBOROUGH INTERCONNECT
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6296087 · Purchased Surface Water
9.3K
served
2.1 ppb
lead
HILLS CO UTL-DALE MABRY
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290260 · Groundwater
7.0K
served
No data
lead
HILLS CO UTL-BIG BEND
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290153 · Surface Water
5.6K
served
No data
lead
HCWRC/PEBBLE CREEK SUBDIVISION
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6291372 · Purchased Surface Water
4.8K
served
1.1 ppb
lead
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: FL6296137 · Groundwater
4.5K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY I-75 SOUTH BOUND
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: FL6296094 · Groundwater
4.3K
served
No data
lead
HILLS CO UTL-RUSKIN
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6291562 · Groundwater
4.2K
served
No data
lead
HILLS CO UTL-ROCKY CREEK
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6292646 · Surface Water
4.2K
served
No data
lead
HCWD/CARROLLWOOD UTILITIES
Community Water System · PWSID: FL6290259 · Groundwater
3.8K
served
3.0 ppb
lead
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: FL6296400 · Purchased Surface Water
3.5K
served
0.0 ppb
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tampa tap water safe to drink?

Tampa tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Tampa, Florida?

Tampa has 883 public water systems serving approximately 1,745,837 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.3 ppb. There are 18190 total violations on record.

Does Tampa have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.3 ppb across Tampa's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Tampa?

883 public water systems are registered in Tampa, Florida with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 1,745,837 people.