Refreshing News about City Water
2017 Water Quality Report Now Available
June 23, 2017
The City of Tallahassee has released its 2017 Water Quality Annual Report, and once again, results show that the quality of the City's drinking water far exceeds 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).
To maintain the highest drinking water quality, the City operates a nationally-recognized, certified laboratory, which performs water quality analyses with much greater frequency and stricter limits than required by governmental regulations. The 2017 report is based on the results of monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2016.
"Here in Tallahassee we are blessed with an exceptionally clean and sweet tasting source of drinking water in the Floridian aquifer. With rigorous testing and a committed staff, the City is dedicated to delivering pure, high quality water directly to your tap," Commissioner Nancy Miller said.
Citizens can help ensure our high-quality product makes it from the municipal pipes to their faucets both now and in the future in two ways. The first is maintaining your home's plumbing system. This can include replacing older pipes or flushing the system if it's been stagnant for an extended period. The second is using water wisely. While the Floridan Aquifer offers an ample supply, it's not infinite. Conserving water now safeguards this resource for future generations.
The 2017 Water Quality Report (a federally mandated publication that's also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) is available on Talgov.com. Use it to learn more about our local drinking water. All 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 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/YOU
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