What was found in Odessa's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 355.5 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 88.396 µg/L — SILVER DOLLAR SHOOTERS CLUB · 175 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.7115 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.816 µg/L — SILVER DOLLAR SHOOTERS CLUB · 175 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12.175 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 15.75 µg/L — SILVER DOLLAR GOLF CLUB · 660 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 12 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 5.36 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: SILVER DOLLAR GOLF CLUB · 660 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.9550 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: SILVER DOLLAR GOLF CLUB · 660 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3000 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF · 349,979 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Odessa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ST PETERSBURG, CITY OF | 349,979 |
| SILVER DOLLAR GOLF CLUB | 660 |
| SILVER DOLLAR SHOOTERS CLUB | 175 |
Frequently asked questions about Odessa tap water
Is Odessa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Odessa. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Odessa?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Odessa, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Odessa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Odessa include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.