Utility report · FL6290327
City of Tampa Water Quality Report
City of Tampa water data is the starting point for understanding what many Tampa households receive at the tap. BaseWater translates that utility reporting into what it means in daily life.
- Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
PFAS / Forever Chemicals signal
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) at 1686x above guidance
1.69 ppt in local reporting. Immune system damage, Fetal harm.
Coverage
Tampa (Downtown), Tampa (Downtown/Channel District)
Top ZIPs
33601, 33602, 33603
Metrics tracked
17
Contaminants surfaced
20
What this means at home
Utility reports are written to meet rules. Homeowners need a simple answer about what may affect the shower, the tap, and the home.
If your home is on Tampa water, start with the ZIP audit so BaseWater can read that utility data for your home.
Primary cities
Tampa (Downtown), Tampa (Downtown/Channel District)
Data snapshot
2026-02-20
Contaminant highlights
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
1.69 ppt · Immune system damage, Fetal harm
Surface water
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
PFAS / Forever Chemicals
2.98 ppt · Cancer, Liver damage
Surface water
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Disinfection Byproducts
15.3 ppb · Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Measured utility profile
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Disinfection Byproducts
14.5 ppb · Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Measured utility profile
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Disinfection Byproducts
14.5 ppb · Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Measured utility profile
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Local data and methodology
BaseWater uses local utility reports, EPA data, and health goals to help Tampa Bay homeowners understand what their water may mean at home.
Frequently asked questions
Where does City of Tampa water come from?
For homeowners, the most important thing is understanding the profile of the water delivered by the City of Tampa system and how those conditions show up at home.
Why can Tampa utility water be legal but still concerning?
Federal legal limits and health goals are not the same thing. BaseWater helps show that gap in plain English.
Does Tampa water use chloramine?
Disinfectant chemistry is one of the main reasons Tampa homeowners search for local water information. This is one of the first things we translate in the audit and utility pages.
See what City of Tampa Water Department may mean for your home
If your home is on Tampa water, start with the ZIP audit so BaseWater can read that utility data for your home.