Drinking Water

Current Water Sources:
Pinellas County Utilities’ customers receive potable (drinking) water from sources managed by the regional water supplier, Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water’s system is a unique and complex water supply system that is reliable and sustainable. It’s not only unique to Florida; it’s unlike any other water supply system in the nation because it blends river water, desalinated seawater and groundwater. more>

Keller Water Treatment Facility:
Is responsible for the treatment and distribution of approximately 50-55 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable (drinking) water for more than 900,000 residents and visitors of Pinellas County. more>

Facts About Chloramines / FAQs:
Pinellas County Utilities changed the disinfection process for potable (drinking) water from chlorine to chloramines (2002). Chloramine is a form of disinfectant produced by combining chlorine with ammonia. Both chloramine and chlorine are disinfectants that destroy potentially harmful bacteria in the potable water system. more>

Facts About Water Fluoridation / FAQs:

Pinellas County’s first priority is the protection of public health. We are in full compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standard for fluoride in drinking water. Pinellas County’s fluoride level is well below EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per million (ppm) and EPA’s Secondary MCL of 2 ppm, which was set to protect against cosmetic dental effects that may occur from excess fluoride consumption. more>

Wellhead Protection

A portion of Pinellas County’s potable water supply comes from groundwater sources. The use, handling, production and storage of regulated substances (hazardous and toxic materials) present a risk of contamination to the groundwater supply. The Wellhead Protection Zone is in northeast Pinellas, and bounded by Pasco County on the north; Hillsborough County on the east; East Lake Road on the west; and the Florida Power right-of-way on the south. more>