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City water profile

Tampa water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Tampa, Florida.

Median indexed hardness

58PPM

14 indexed ZIPs

Range 58.1–58.1 PPM

State comparison
222 PPM below
State hardness rank
#284 of 290
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
2

City summary

What the indexed records say

Tampa has 14 published ZIP profiles across Hillsborough County. The indexed median is 58 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Tampa ranks #284from highest to lowest. Across all 603 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 20to 374.5 PPM.

The 58.1–58.1 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft14 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

14 of 14 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
37.4 miles
Profiles with evidence
14/14

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 14

Observation window: Jun 1, 2016 to Aug 12, 2025.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Tampa

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

33602

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
36.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33603

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
38.6 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33604

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
40.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33605

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
35.6 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33606

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
36.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33607

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
38.8 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33609

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
37.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33611

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
34 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33612

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
42.5 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33616

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
33.5 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33620

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
42.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33621

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
31.8 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33629

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
35.9 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

33647

Soft

58.1 PPM

Nearest site
47.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

City Of Tampa Water Department

PWSID FL6290327

Surface water
System population served
733,886
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hcwrc/northwest Utilities

PWSID FL6290388

Surface water
System population served
208,982
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

University Of South Florida

PWSID FL6291882

Groundwater
System population served
47,586
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hcwrd/seaboard Utilities

PWSID FL6290333

Surface water
System population served
13,958
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Fgua / Macdill

PWSID FL6296193

Surface water
System population served
11,965
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hcwrc/pebble Creek Subdivision

PWSID FL6291372

Surface water
System population served
4,757
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Paradise Village

PWSID FL6291341

Groundwater
System population served
2,456
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hcwrd/eastlake

PWSID FL6290497

Surface water
System population served
2,074
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Cypress Cay Preserve Master Association

PWSID FL6296421

Surface water
System population served
1,500
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Ayla Apartments

PWSID FL6291139

Groundwater
System population served
1,344
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

2 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
E. COLIFL6290607Mar 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL6290607Feb 1, 2026Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6290607Jan 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL6290607Jan 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL6291483Nov 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6291483Nov 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6296177Nov 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6296177Oct 1, 2025Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6291882Aug 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6296039Aug 1, 2025Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Tampa

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 58 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.