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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest, water samples were taken in 2020 (view all: reporting years: 2017). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Tampa has multiple water providers: Hillsborough county water, Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest, Hillsborough County Public Utilities - Seaboard Utilities, and Hillsborough County Water - Pebble Creek, view all. This page provides water quality information for Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest, water samples were taken in 2020 (view all: reporting years: 2017). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Tampa has multiple water providers: Hillsborough county water, Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest, Hillsborough County Public Utilities - Seaboard Utilities, and Hillsborough County Water - Pebble Creek, view all. This page provides water quality information for Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Ranking of Florida Cities
How does Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- ABartow Water
- ACity Of Auburndale Water
- AApopka Water
- A-Citrus County Water
- A-Bay County Water
- B+Boynton Beach Water
- B+City of Boca Raton Water
- B+Atlantic Beach Water Department
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest.
- AClarksville Water
- AHuntsville Utilities
- APWC Fayetteville, NC (Public Works Commission)
- AEWW (Erie Water Works)
- A-Arlington County Water
- A-Henry County Water
- A-Pasco County Utilities (PCU)
- BNY American Water - Lynbrook
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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