Is Clearwater tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Clearwater's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

79/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
7.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Clearwater

Moderately Hard Water (7.2 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Clearwater

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Clearwater

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Clearwater
Florida

337,553,375,633,759 · Floridan Aquifer and Tampa Bay Water

Clearwater, FL Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 117,408 residents
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79
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
7.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    At 7.2 GPG, Clearwater's water qualifies as moderately hard. This can cause limescale in pipes and shorten appliance lifespan.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Clearwater's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

79 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Clearwater tap water is sourced from Floridan Aquifer and Tampa Bay Water and treated by Clearwater Public Utilities. Water hardness is hard at 7.2 GPG which may cause scale buildup. Overall purity score: 79/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Clearwater Water FAQ

Is Clearwater FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Clearwater tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 79/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Clearwater FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Clearwater uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Clearwater FL water and what is the TDS level?
Clearwater water hardness is 7.2 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 290 ppm (fair). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Clearwater FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Clearwater drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Clearwater?
Based on Clearwater's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Clearwater has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Clearwater Public Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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