Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF
ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF delivers tap water graded C (74/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 349,979 residents in ODESSA, Florida using surface water (purchased). 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 727-893-7261.
Is ODESSA tap water safe to drink?
ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (74/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 349,979 residents in ODESSA, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 6 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Trichloroacetic acid, Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Chromium (hexavalent), Nitrate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF.
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.
Contact ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF
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Recommended water filters for ODESSA
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Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 74/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF service area
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