Exceeds EPA Limit Fluoride EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Fluoride in Saint Petersburg, FL Drinking Water

Fluoride data for Saint Petersburg, Florida · 357,666 residents · 31 ZIP codes

For residents of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Fluoride has appeared in public water supply sampling data.

0.66 ppb
Max Level Detected
0.66 ppb
Average Level
4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL)
EPA MCL
Moderate
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Activated Alumina
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-04-05

Fluoride in Saint Petersburg Tap Water

Fluoride has been detected in Saint Petersburg, Florida drinking water at a maximum level of 0.66 ppb — below the EPA MCL of 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL).

This analysis covers 357,666 residents across 31 ZIP codes in Saint Petersburg.

Saint Petersburg's overall water quality grade is D (50/100).

Is Fluoride in Saint Petersburg Water Safe?

Fluoride levels in parts of Saint Petersburg exceed the EPA MCL of 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or activated alumina filter certified under NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Fluoride Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Fluoride Level EPA Limit Status
33702 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33706 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33708 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33716 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33729 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33731 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33732 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33734 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33736 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33737 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33738 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33740 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33741 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33742 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33743 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33747 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK
33784 0.66 ppm 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL) OK

Average fluoride level across Saint Petersburg: 0.66 ppb

Health Effects of Fluoride

  • Skeletal fluorosis at levels above 4 mg/L (bone pain, joint stiffness)
  • Dental fluorosis in children at levels above 2 mg/L
  • At 0.7 mg/L (water fluoridation level), helps prevent tooth decay
  • Possible thyroid effects at high chronic exposure

Health risk severity: Moderate. Governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

How Fluoride Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Intentional water fluoridation (0.7 mg/L target, beneficial)
  • Natural deposits in certain rock formations
  • Industrial discharge (aluminum, fertilizer production)
  • Naturally elevated in some groundwater (especially arid regions)

What to Do About Fluoride in Saint Petersburg Water

  1. Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of fluoride
  2. Activated alumina filters are effective for fluoride
  3. Bone char carbon can reduce fluoride
  4. Standard activated carbon filters do NOT remove fluoride

Look for filters certified under NSF 58 for fluoride removal.

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