Annual Report Reaffirms the High Quality of City Water
2020 Water Quality Report Available Online
June 19, 2020
The City of Tallahassee has released its 2020 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 2020 Water Quality Report provides the monitoring data and explains the source and treatment process for the City's drinking water. The 2020 report is based on the results of monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019, unless noted otherwise.
For more than 100 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.
The 2020 Water Quality Report (a federally mandated publication that's also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) is available on Talgov.com/WaterQuality. Read the report to learn more about our local drinking water; water customers will receive a copy via email or traditional mail. For a translation of the report or to speak with someone about the data, please call (850) 891-1200 or email WaterQualityReporting@talgov.com.
For more information about the City of Tallahassee's water utility and to view previous reports, visit Talgov.com/WaterQuality.
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