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Odessa, FL · 350,814 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Odessa, Florida

Odessa's water systems logged 1 health-based EPA violation in 2021–2026, most recently in 2021 — a modest record, with tthm the issue found. For context, Florida's systems average 2.0 health-based violations each.

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Odessa water grade: C
Fair — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to Florida and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20261
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St Petersburg, City Of349,979 served
Silver Dollar Golf Club660 served
Silver Dollar Shooters Club175 served
Florida quality rank#37 / 51 (80.6/100)
Florida avg hardness200 PPM (very hard)
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Odessa tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Odessa?

Odessa's systems logged 1 health-based violation in 2021–2026, most commonly tthm. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Odessa's water?

St Petersburg, City Of (serving about 349,979 people); Silver Dollar Golf Club (serving about 660 people); Silver Dollar Shooters Club (serving about 175 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Odessa?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Florida averages 200 PPM — "very hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Odessa's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Odessa?

With 1 health-based violation on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Odessa water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

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