34688
East Lake, FL
Pinellas County · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM

Is tap water in Tarpon Springs (34688) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: April 2024
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested April 2024.
Township:
  • Tarpon Springs CCD, FL
Community:
  • Tarpon Springs, FL

The short answer for Tarpon Springs (34688)

East Lake tap water has 12 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 9.1× the limit (tested September 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for East Lake

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFOS concentration (µg/L) September 2023
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.05 µg/L
0.036 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
807% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.036 µg/L
Certified Filters for East Lake Tap Water

PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS
Tested: September 2023 · Grosse Avenue Plant		 0.036 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 807% above limit
PFOS
Tested: September 2023 · Highland Avenue Plant		 0.034 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 745% above limit
PFBS
Tested: September 2023 · Grosse Avenue Plant		 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 387% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: September 2023 · Grosse Avenue Plant		 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 240% above limit
PFOA
Tested: September 2023 · Grosse Avenue Plant		 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 162% above limit
View all tested compounds

Grosse Avenue Plant · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.036 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 807% above limit
PFBS 0.015 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 387% above limit
PFPeA 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 240% above limit
PFOA 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 162% above limit
PFHxS 0.007 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 88% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 47% above limit
PFHxA 0.007 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.011 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.2% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Highland Avenue Plant · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.034 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 745% above limit
PFOA 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 158% above limit
PFHxS 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 127% above limit
PFBS 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 100% above limit
PFPeA 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 100% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 3% above limit
PFHxA 0.005 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.008 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

NWHWRAP-1D DEEP U FLDN AQ MONITOR · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Alkalinity, total 189.000 mg/L — —
Aluminum 28.900 µg/L — —
Calcium 79.100 mg/L — —
Chloride 79.800 mg/L — —
Fluoride 0.060 mg/L — —
Iron 98.800 µg/L — —
Magnesium 6.730 mg/L — —
Manganese 6.190 µg/L — —
Potassium 1.190 mg/L — —
Purge Volume 1285.340 gal — —
Silica 12.100 mg/L — —
Sodium 37.600 mg/L — —
Strontium 225.000 µg/L — —
Sulfate 8.500 mg/L — —
Total dissolved solids 351.000 mg/L — —

RO Facility POE · Tested: August 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Tampa Bay Interconnect · Tested: April 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 34688

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 34688 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 34688?

ZIP 34688 has 12 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFOS at 9.1x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 34688 tap water remove PFOS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFOS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 34688?

Public records identify TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM as a primary water system associated with ZIP 34688. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 34688 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is April 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 34688?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact TARPON SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 34688. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested April 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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