Is Tampa tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested February 2025

Can you drink the tap water in Tampa?

Tampa tap water has 5 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 5,8× the limit (tested February 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Tampa tap water

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The health risk for Tampa

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, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.

PFOS concentration (µg/L) February 2025

0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.05 µg/L

0.023 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.004 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

475% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.023 µg/L

Certified Filters for Tampa Tap Water

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

Pitcher filter

Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher

NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

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Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFOS Tested: February 2025 · Central Plant	0.023 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	475% above limit
PFBS Tested: February 2025 · Central Plant	0.013 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	333% above limit
PFPeA Tested: February 2025 · Central Plant	0.009 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	210% above limit
PFOA Tested: February 2025 · Central Plant	0.011 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	175% above limit
PFHpA Tested: February 2025 · Central Plant	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	33% above limit

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Central Plant · Tested: February 2025

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFOS	0.023 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	475% above limit
PFBS	0.013 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	333% above limit
PFPeA	0.009 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	210% above limit
PFOA	0.011 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	175% above limit
PFHpA	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	33% above limit
PFHxS	0.010 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	100% of limit
PFHxA	0.007 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

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)

Last tested February 2025

Last page update 2026-03-31

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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