Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in ODESSA, Florida
Tap water in ODESSA, Florida receives a grade of C (77/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Trichloroacetic acid significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in ODESSA's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving ODESSA.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 22.5 ppb, 375x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Trichloroacetic acid significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTrichloroacetic acid detected at 24.2 ppb, 242x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 20.4 ppb, 204x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF (system ID FL6521715) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 10/01/2024 | Open |
| Nitrate Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 07/01/2024 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2024 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for ODESSA
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in ODESSA's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
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All contaminants detected in ODESSA'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
22.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 375× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
24.2 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 242× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
20.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 204× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
20.7 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 138× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0839 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.2× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.444 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 3.2× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
190.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
90.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
29.0 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.479 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.05 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
0.775 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.287 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.62 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.055 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | 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 ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF.