Where does Apollo Beach’s water come from?

The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department is the main provider of water for Apollo Beach. They gather water from both groundwater and surface water sources. Groundwater comes from the extensive underground Floridan Aquifer that stretches across much of Florida. Meanwhile, surface water is collected from local sources like rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. After treatment by the Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department, residents and businesses in Apollo Beach receive the water. This process guarantees safety and compliance with all essential quality benchmarks.

Contaminants

The water sources for Apollo Beach residences generally contain trace amounts of a number of different contaminants. Local governments routinely test and provide reports on these. They are required to keep these levels below what is considered toxic, according to regulation.
This includes:

• Arsenic
• Chromium
• Chlorine
• Lead
• Harmful bacteria

However since residents only drink about 1% of the water in these systems, the government does not have the resources to eliminate all of these contaminants completely.

It is the responsibility of residents to ensure their household has filtered water completely ideal for drinking, cooking and all household uses.

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Did You Know?

Apollo Beach is home to the popular Manatee Viewing Center. This center is a designated sanctuary for the gentle and endangered Florida manatees, also known as sea cows. During the winter months, large numbers of manatees gather in the warm waters of Tampa Bay near the power plant’s discharge canal, which creates a suitable habitat for them. The Manatee Viewing Center offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close and learn about their conservation efforts. It’s a wonderful attraction for nature enthusiasts and a reminder of the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area.