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EPA records for PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT • Updated October 2026
Grade D — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT has notable problems in EPA's records — health-based violations, elevated lead or PFAS above the federal limit. A certified filter is a reasonable precaution.
Pinellas Park, FL tap water is legal to drink but grades D on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and low-level PFAS (PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
Pinellas Park, FL tap water is legal to drink but grades D on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and low-level PFAS (PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-01) was 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes. EPA's UCMR5 sampling (2023-01-17 to 2023-10-25) detected PFHxA, PFPeA, all below federal MCLs. Reverse osmosis and certified activated-carbon filters reduce PFAS.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT has 8 violations on file since 2016: 3 health-based in the last five years and 5 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT reports purchased surface water as its primary source and serves about 48,939 people (EPA PWSID FL6521406).
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PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-09-13
EPA records 3 health-based violations for this system in the last five years, all of which are marked resolved or archived. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or a required treatment step was not met.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2024-10-01 → 2024-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2024-11-20 |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2024-07-01 → 2024-09-30 | Archived |
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL exceeded | 2024-04-01 → 2024-06-30 | Archived |
| Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | 2025-12-01 → 2025-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2025-12-31 |
| Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | 2025-08-01 → 2025-08-31 | Resolvedreturned 2025-08-31 |
| Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | 2025-02-01 → 2025-02-28 | Resolvedreturned 2025-02-28 |
| Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | 2024-10-01 → 2024-10-31 | Resolvedreturned 2024-10-31 |
| Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-01-01 | Resolvedreturned 2025-09-10 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-01), 90% of the homes PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT sampled had lead at or below 0.5 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-01 → 2020-12-01 | 0.5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2017-12-01 | 1.9 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2014-01-01 → 2014-12-01 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2011-01-01 → 2011-12-01 | 0.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2008-01-01 → 2008-12-01 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2002-01-01 → 2004-12-01 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2003-01-01 → 2003-06-30 | 1.5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2002-01-01 → 2002-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1999-01-01 → 1999-12-31 | 1.9 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1996-01-01 → 1996-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1995-01-01 → 1995-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1994-01-01 → 1994-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2023-01-17 to 2023-10-25 · 91 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
PFHxA, PFPeA detected at low levels; no compound was at or above its federal MCL. Detections below the MCL are common in surface-water systems and are reported here exactly as EPA published them.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 3 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 3 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 3 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 3 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 3 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 3 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
| PFHxA | 1 / 3 | 3.1 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
| PFPeA | 2 / 3 | 3.8 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Every scored contaminant stayed within its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and averaged below 80% of the limit. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 104 | 32.655 µg/L | 45.1 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 104 | 22.147 µg/L | 41.8 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
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PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT · 9,737 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT reports no lead or galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines and has classified 100% of its 9,737 lines as non-lead. Lead can still come from pre-1986 plumbing and fixtures inside a home.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID FL6521406 · See all Florida lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
Surface-water systems draw from rivers, lakes or reservoirs and must filter and disinfect, which is why disinfection byproducts (TTHM, HAA5) are the readings to watch.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Pinellas Park homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Pinellas Park faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Pinellas Park households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Pinellas Park residents measured at their own tap (ZIPs 33762, 33773, 33777, 33781 +1 more). All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Pinellas Park yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
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Pinellas Park ranks #80 of 87 graded Florida cities.
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Pinellas Park, FL tap water is legal to drink but grades D on EPA's records, mainly because of 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years and low-level PFAS (PFHxA, PFPeA) detected below federal limits. A certified filter matched to those findings is a reasonable precaution.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-01) was 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes. EPA's UCMR5 sampling (2023-01-17 to 2023-10-25) detected PFHxA, PFPeA, all below federal MCLs. Reverse osmosis and certified activated-carbon filters reduce PFAS.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT has 8 violations on file since 2016: 3 health-based in the last five years and 5 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT reports purchased surface water as its primary source and serves about 48,939 people (EPA PWSID FL6521406).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
PINELLAS PARK WATER DEPT has 3 health-based EPA violations in the last five years.
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