Clearwater Tap Water Quality Report
Clearwater's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
1 other system serving parts of Clearwater reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES (5 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for Clearwater with results above guidelines: HAWAIIAN ISLES MHP (5 above guidelines), BELLEAIR WATER PLANT (6 above guidelines)
Water system
CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM
1 other system also serves parts of Clearwater. 2 other systems are listed for Clearwater. See their figures
People Served
115,000
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2025 · CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Clearwater Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Clearwater's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM, Clearwater's water system, serves 115,000 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Clearwater. 2 other systems are listed for Clearwater. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CLEARWATER WATER SYSTEM is from Jul 2025.
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Clearwater Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Clearwater, FL
We read Clearwater, FL’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 13 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 115 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Clearwater
Based on Clearwater's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
G3 P600
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
600 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Space-saving design
- Good contaminant reduction
- NSF-58 certified
Removes 4 contaminants:
Waterdrop
G3 P800
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
800 gpm
Daily Production
800 gpd
Highlights:
- High water production rate
- Modern design
- No tank needed
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-372 certified
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Chloride, Sodium, Strontium
Filters for what Clearwater reported
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 13 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Clearwater's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Clearwater includes manganese, sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Clearwater, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Clearwater? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Pinellas County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Clearwater
Clearwater's tap water measures 11.1 grains per gallon (190.0 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 11.1 gpg water in Clearwater — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Florida as a whole, read water softener cost in Florida — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clearwater Tap Water
Clearwater's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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