Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in CLEARWATER, Florida
Tap water in CLEARWATER, Florida receives a grade of C (72/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by 2 public water systems, primarily PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected; Arsenic significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in CLEARWATER's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utilities serving CLEARWATER.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 29.1 ppb, 486x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 41.6 ppb, 277x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 25.9 ppb, 259x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.4 ppb.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 3.01 ppb, 753x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES (system ID FL6521405) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 12/01/2023 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 07/01/2024 | Open |
| Nitrate Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2022 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Water systems serving CLEARWATER
CLEARWATER is served by 2 public water systems. Click any utility to see its complete grade card and treatment plant contact info.
PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM
- Arsenic significantly above health guideline
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Recommended filters for CLEARWATER
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in CLEARWATER's water supply.
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Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
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All contaminants detected in CLEARWATER's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
3.01 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 753× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
33.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 556× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
51.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 344× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
25.9 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 259× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
1.7 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0713 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.6× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
542.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.6× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.282 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 2.0× over |
| Benzo[a]pyrene Other |
0.00373 ppb | 0.007 | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.15 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.168 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
4.98 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
17.9 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.18 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Mercury (inorganic)* Heavy metal |
0.0333 ppb | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 | — | Below guideline |
| Mercury (inorganic) Heavy metal |
0.0333 ppb | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.484 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
13.8 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
3.23 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.348 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromomethane Other |
0.022 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total)* Heavy metal |
2.43 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.683 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.0637 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
2.43 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES.