City overview · Hillsborough County
PFAS in Tampa, FL
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 8 public water systems serving the Tampa area across 22 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Tampa has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Tampa
Across the 8 public water systems tested in the Tampa area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Tampa
- High Risk
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
8 detected · 3 above limit · PWSID FL6291882
- High Risk
CITY OF TAMPA WATER DEPARTMENT
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID FL6290327
- High Risk
CITY OF TEMPLE TERRACE UTILITY
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID FL6291791
- High Risk
HCPUD/SEABOARD UTILITIES
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID FL6290333
- High Risk
HCPUD/PEBBLE CREEK SUBDIVISION
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID FL6291372
- High Risk
HCPUD/SOUTH-CENTRAL
6 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID FL6290787
- High Risk
FLORIDA GOVERMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY
6 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID FL6296193
- Low Level
HCPUD/NORTHWEST UTILITIES
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID FL6290388
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Tampa area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.