Annual Report Reaffirms the High Quality of City Water

2021 Water Quality Report Available Online

June 11, 2021

The City of Tallahassee has released its 2021 Water Quality Report. Once again, results show that the quality of the City's drinking water surpasses all regulations set by state and federal agencies. Drinking water standards for quality and safety in Florida are established at extremely stringent levels by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH).

The 2021 Water Quality Report (a federally mandated publication that's also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) provides the monitoring data and explains the source and treatment process for the City's drinking water. The 2021 report is based on the results of monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2020, unless noted otherwise. The report is now available online at Talgov.com/WaterQuality.

For more than 120 years, the City has been providing safe, clean drinking water to the community. To maintain the highest drinking water quality, the City operates a nationally recognized, certified laboratory, which performs water quality analyses with much greater frequency than required by governmental regulations. Dedicated City staff members work around the clock to deliver high-quality water, drawn from the Floridan aquifer, to local homes and businesses. The report explains how the City protects this vital resource and ensures reliable service for customers.

The best way residents can help ensure that high-quality drinking water makes it from the distribution system to their faucet is to maintain their home or business's plumbing system. First, flush the plumbing system if it's been stagnant for an extended period. This can be done by running cold water from all the faucets and hose bibs for several minutes to allow fresh water into the building's plumbing. Second, replace older pipes.

Always remember to use water wisely. While the Floridan aquifer offers an ample supply, it's not infinite. Conserving water now safeguards this resource for future generations.

Read the report to learn more about our local drinking water; customers who receive a paper utility bill will receive a hard copy of this report. For a translation of the report, to speak with someone about the data or to request additional copies, please call 850‑891‑1200 or email [email protected].

For more information about the City of Tallahassee's water utility and to view previous reports, visit Talgov.com/WaterQuality.

Contact Information

Alison Faris, Communications Department, 850-891-8533

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