What was found in Oldsmar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1010 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.23 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.455 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4.87 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.1 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.86 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.37 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 0.7800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.2000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM · 14,898 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oldsmar
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OLDSMAR WATER SYSTEM | 14,898 |
Frequently asked questions about Oldsmar tap water
Is Oldsmar tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Oldsmar. 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 Oldsmar?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oldsmar, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oldsmar's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oldsmar include Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.