Water hardness
Very hard211mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 12.3 grains per gallon
Reported utility hardness. A softener reduces the minerals that cause scale; a standard filter does not soften water.
2025View source
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Riverview water quality report
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
City of Tampa Water Department
2025
Your water at a glance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
Disinfectant residual
Below the report’s 4 ppm disinfectant limit3.6ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
2025View source
PFAS monitoring
Detected · compare each compound8compounds detected in listed monitoring
A detection alone does not tell you whether an amount is high.
Open the full report for each compound, amount and sample date. Historical detections do not establish today’s concentration or a current violation.
2023-01-09 – 2025-09-11View source
Fluoride
Below 4 ppm MCL0.56ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm federal primary limit.
This is a historical sample, not a statement about current fluoridation. Fluoride reduction needs a dedicated treatment option.
2025View source
TTHMs
Below 80 ppb MCL19.00ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
2025View source
HAA5
Below 60 ppb MCL21.44ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
2025View source
Lead
Below the report’s 15 ppb action level1.5ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
2025View source
Copper
Below the report’s 1.3 ppm action level0.253ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
2025View source
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
Hillsborough County · Northwest
2025
Your water at a glance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
Water hardness
Hard · regional estimate150mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 8.8 grains per gallon
MyTapWater’s regional estimate. It is not a measurement of this utility’s finished water or your home’s water; treatment can change hardness.
Undated regional estimateView source
Disinfectant residual
Below the report’s 4 ppm disinfectant limit3.2ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
2025View source
PFAS monitoring
Not enough data to compareNot available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
2025View source
Fluoride
Below 4 ppm MCL0.72ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm federal primary limit.
This is a historical sample, not a statement about current fluoridation. Fluoride reduction needs a dedicated treatment option.
2025View source
Disinfection byproducts
Not enough data to compareNot available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Date not listedSource not listed for this result
Lead
Below the report’s 15 ppb action level0.75ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
2023View source
Copper
Below the report’s 1.3 ppm action level0.76ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
2023View source
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
Hillsborough County · South-Central
2025
Your water at a glance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
Water hardness
Hard · regional estimate150mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 8.8 grains per gallon
MyTapWater’s regional estimate. It is not a measurement of this utility’s finished water or your home’s water; treatment can change hardness.
Undated regional estimateView source
Disinfectant residual
Below the report’s 4 ppm disinfectant limit3.8ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
2025View source
PFAS monitoring
Not enough data to compareNot available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
2025View source
Fluoride
Below 4 ppm MCL0.73ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm federal primary limit.
This is a historical sample, not a statement about current fluoridation. Fluoride reduction needs a dedicated treatment option.
2025View source
Disinfection byproducts
Not enough data to compareNot available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Date not listedSource not listed for this result
Lead
Below the report’s 15 ppb action level0.66ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
2023View source
Copper
Below the report’s 1.3 ppm action level0.43ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
2023View source
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FOR
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Continue with your home details for general filtration guidance. We will not use another utility’s numbers as your result.
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My home uses a private well
A utility report does not describe a private well
Your well needs its own water test.
County utility results cannot tell us what is in your well. Use current laboratory results to choose treatment for your water and size the equipment for your home.
Find My Water System →Explore well-water systemsView Full Water ReportOpen the measured results, dates, comparisons and original utility report.
THE DETAILS BEHIND THE HIGHLIGHTS
Full Riverview water report
Explore the available local reports below. Each table names its supplier and dates; results from different providers are not interchangeable. The provider selector changes your highlights, while this section keeps the county’s source tables together.
2025 utility reports · separate hardness FAQ
The South-Central report describes an August 2025 E. coli MCL violation and completed corrective actions. It is shown with that system below; it is not a statement about every home or a current advisory. Source
ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L; ppt = ng/L. ND means below detection, not zero. MCL and MRDL are regulatory benchmarks reported in the source; action levels trigger system action. Annual averages, individual samples and household-tap percentiles are different measures. Compare like with like.
- City of Tampa · 2025
- Hillsborough Northwest · 2025
- Hillsborough South-Central · 2025
- Other county systems · report locator
01City of TampaReported results, sample dates and source links16
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine and chloraminesIndividual samples and annual compliance averages are different measures. | 3.6 ppmHighest running annual averageIndividual range: 0.4–5.3 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 19.00 ppbReported running annual averageIndividual range: 5.06–30.53 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5)Annual averages can include prior-year quarters. | 21.44 ppbReported running annual averageIndividual range: 3.26–18.45 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Bromate | 3.979 ppbHighest running annual averageIndividual range: 0.530–7.740 ppb | MCL 10 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Lead · household taps · Jan–JunNo sampled sites exceeded the action level in this period. | 0.736 ppb90th percentileIndividual range: ND–6.32 ppb | Action level 15 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Lead · household taps · Jul–DecOne sampled site exceeded the action level; the report marks no system action-level exceedance. | 1.5 ppb90th percentileIndividual range: ND–47.8 ppb | Action level 15 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Copper · household taps · Jan–Jun | 0.287 ppm90th percentileIndividual range: 0.005–0.838 ppm | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Copper · household taps · Jul–Dec | 0.253 ppm90th percentileIndividual range: ND–1.12 ppm | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Barium | 0.011 ppmHighest detected level | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 Source |
| FluorideHistorical sample; not a claim about current fluoridation. | 0.56 ppmMay sample | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate · as nitrogen | 0.29 ppmMay sample | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Sodium | 51 ppmMay sample | Source standard 160 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Alpha emitters · including uranium | 1.6 pCi/LApril sample | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2023 Source |
| Combined radium-226 + radium-228 | 0.6 pCi/LApril sample | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2023 Source |
| PFBS · Morris Bridge FacilityPurchased-water sample; not a citywide concentration. MRL is a reporting level, not a safety limit. | 0.0030 ppbSeptember result | MRL 0.003 ppb | 2025 Source |
| PFPeA · Morris Bridge FacilityPurchased-water sample; not a citywide concentration. | 0.0037 ppbSeptember result | MRL 0.003 ppb | 2025 Source |
02Hillsborough NorthwestReported results, sample dates and source links12
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloramines | 3.2 ppmReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 0.2–5.3 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| TTHM | 45.7 ppbReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 11.9–41.8 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| HAA5 | 33.1 ppbReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 8.4–31.7 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Barium | 0.015 ppmReported levelIndividual range: 0.011–0.015 ppm | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Fluoride | 0.72 ppmMarch sampleIndividual range: 0.60–0.72 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate · as nitrogen | 0.17 ppmMarch sampleIndividual range: 0.04–0.17 ppm | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Inorganic mercury | 0.002 ppbReported levelIndividual range: ND–0.002 ppb | MCL 2 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Sodium | 28 ppmReported levelIndividual range: 19–28 ppm | Source standard 160 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.28 ppbReported levelIndividual range: ND–1.1 ppb | Source MCL 3 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Combined radium | 0.95 pCi/LMarch sampleIndividual range: 0.78–0.95 pCi/L | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Lead · household taps | 0.75 ppb90th percentileIndividual range: ND–12 ppb | Action level 15 ppb | 2023 Source |
| Copper · household taps | 0.76 ppm90th percentileIndividual range: 0.01–0.92 ppm | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2023 Source |
03Hillsborough South-CentralReported results, sample dates and source links13
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloramines | 3.8 ppmReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 0.03–6.8 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| TTHM | 17.2 ppbReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 7.1–21.2 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| HAA5 | 12.1 ppbReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: 1.9–6.7 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Bromate | 2.9 ppbReported annual compliance resultIndividual range: ND–9.9 ppb | MCL 10 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Barium | 0.03 ppmReported levelIndividual range: 0.008–0.03 ppm | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Fluoride | 0.73 ppmMarch sampleIndividual range: 0.61–0.73 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Nitrate · as nitrogen | 0.28 ppmReported levelIndividual range: 0.20–0.29 ppm | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Sodium | 39 ppmReported levelIndividual range: 23–39 ppm | Source standard 160 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.15 ppbReported levelIndividual range: ND–0.58 ppb | Source MCL 3 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Combined radium | 0.82 pCi/LMarch sampleIndividual range: ND–0.82 pCi/L | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2020 Source |
| Lead · household taps | 0.66 ppb90th percentileIndividual range: ND–1.3 ppb | Action level 15 ppb | 2023 Source |
| Copper · household taps | 0.43 ppm90th percentileIndividual range: 0.004–0.68 ppm | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2023 Source |
| E. coli · compliance eventA total-coliform-positive repeat followed an E. coli-positive routine sample. The county reports subsequent negative E. coli samples and completion of four corrective actions after a Level 2 assessment. This historical event is not a current boil-water notice. | MCL violation reported August event | See source explanation | 2025 Source |
Selected provider records
View full MyTapWater report A closer look at your local water
These results describe City of Tampa Water Department (FL6290327), not every home or water system in Hillsborough County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: CITY OF TAMPA WATER DEPARTMENT · Selected test records: 2014-07-16 – 2025-12-01
How to read these results
Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.
PFAS monitoring8 of 29 tested PFAS compounds detected
The table shows each compound’s highest reported result and latest listed test date. Those may come from different samples. Results are in parts per trillion (ppt).
| Substance | Highest reported result | Latest listed test | Detected samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 6.9 ppt | 5 | |
| PFOA | 4.6 ppt | 2 | |
| PFPeA | 8.4 ppt | 8 | |
| PFBS | 6.4 ppt | 8 | |
| PFBA | 6.4 ppt | 4 | |
| PFHxA | 6 ppt | 7 | |
| PFHxS | 4.1 ppt | 3 | |
| PFHpA | 3.9 ppt | 1 |
Lithium monitoringNot detected
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2023-01-09 – 2025-09-11
More tested substances4 selected entries
Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| strontium | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Below reporting level | – |
| testosterone | Below reporting level | – |
This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source
A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.
Common questions
Does a Tampa mailing address mean I use City of Tampa water?
No. Check the supplier on your water bill. If it is Hillsborough County Water Resources, use the county report locator to identify your system. The City of Tampa figures should only guide customers supplied by that utility. Source
Does this report test my home?
No. Utility reports describe particular systems and sample periods. Plumbing, service lines and treatment already in a home can change the result at the tap.
Will one whole-home filter remove everything listed?
No. Select equipment by its specific tested or certified reduction claims and rated flow. A long contaminant list is not evidence that a particular system removes every item.
Sources & methodology
- City of Tampa · 2025
- Hillsborough Northwest · 2025
- Hillsborough South-Central · 2025
- Other county systems · report locator
- Source · USGS
- Source · CDC
- MyTapWater · City of Tampa Water Department · FL6290327 · Source reviewed October 3, 2026
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A quick guide to the numbers
- ppm, ppb and ppt
- Parts per million, billion and trillion. Compare quantities only after matching their units.
- Not detected / below reporting level
- The test did not report an amount above its reporting threshold. It does not establish a concentration of zero.
- Limits, action levels and goals
- A compliance limit is not a health goal. Lead and copper use system action levels, while a reporting limit describes what the test can report.
Turn the report into a starting point.
Next, match the equipment to your home and water source.
These labels compare a reported result with its stated benchmark. They are not a blanket safety rating. Health goals, compliance limits, action levels and reporting thresholds mean different things.
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More about your local water
What this means for your home
For Riverview, start with the named provider and source dates above. Where a separate city dataset is not available, this guide uses Hillsborough County reference records. Those records describe the listed utility, not every home in the city.
This Riverview guide uses the named utility records from our county reports. The provider name, dates and source on each result show which system it describes. City boundaries alone do not identify your supplier.
More local context and installation information
How hard is the water?
USGS classifies 0–60 mg/L as soft, 61–120 as moderately hard, 121–180 as hard and above 180 as very hard. These describe mineral content, not a health-based limit. A regional map cannot replace a home hardness test.
USGS hardness classifications and limitationsFilter and softener: different jobs
Filtration can address taste, odor, sediment and specific substances when the treatment is designed for them. A softener reduces calcium and magnesium. Your water source, actual hardness and household flow needs guide the combination.
Compare filters and softenersWhat this report cannot tell you
A county or utility report does not test your plumbing or private well. It also cannot prove that a particular filter removes every substance shown. Check the exact system’s treatment stages and verified claims for your goal.
What a whole-house filter can addressWhich report applies to a home in Riverview?
A city name, mailing address or ZIP code alone does not establish your water supplier. Municipal systems, county utilities and private wells can serve different addresses in the same area.
Match the system to your home.
Bathroom count and simultaneous water use help size the filter. Your plumber checks the main water line, installation space and drain access. Condos and homes with shared plumbing may need building approval or a different installation.
For a private well, use a current well-water test to choose treatment. Public utility reports do not measure your well.
FROM REPORT TO BETTER WATER
A clear next step for your home.
Use the local report as a starting point, then choose the right system size and treatment options.
- 1
Confirm your water source
Match the supplier on your bill. For a private well, use current test results.
- 2
Find your system
Tell us the home details needed for sizing and whether you want dedicated fluoride treatment.
- 3
Have your plumber install it
Hire and pay a licensed plumber to confirm the installation layout, water pressure and space requirements.
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Riverview water questions, answered.
Where does the Riverview water report come from?
This guide uses the named utility records from our county reports, with local utility links where available. The supplier, sampling period and source stay attached to each result. Confirm the provider on your bill before applying a result to your home.
Is the water in Riverview hard?
Check the water-hardness highlight for the selected provider. It distinguishes a utility result, a regional estimate and unavailable data. A regional estimate is not a measurement of treated water at your tap. Test your incoming water to confirm hardness for system sizing.
Should I add a water softener in Riverview?
A softener is recommended for scale control when the reported or measured hardness supports it. The recommendation beside the highlights explains that distinction. Unknown hardness is not zero; test it before selecting and programming a softener.
Which whole-house filter should I choose for a Riverview home?
Start with a whole-house filter sized for your bathrooms and simultaneous water use. Match its treatment media and verified model-specific reduction claims to your goals. A softener reduces hardness minerals. You choose, hire and pay your own licensed plumber for installation.
Do I need to enter my home address?
No. Answer the home-sizing questions to get started. Your licensed plumber confirms the installation fit. A street address is not required in the matching form.
Sources and methodology
Each highlight links to its source. Open the full report for the longer tables, sampling details and additional source documents. A date on one result does not update every other result on the page.
- Hillsborough County · full county guide
- City of Tampa Water Department2025
- Hillsborough County · Northwest2025
- Hillsborough County · South-Central2025
- USGS hardness classifications and limitations
Utility measurements take priority over regional estimates when they are available for that provider. Source dates are preserved. Hardness is converted using mg/L as CaCO₃ ÷ 17.1; regional estimates are not presented as home measurements.
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