Where does Clearwater’s water come from?

Clearwater’s water comes from the Floridan aquifer system. The aquifer is a major source of groundwater in the United States and is located from several hundred to nearly 3,000 feet below the ground under Florida, southern Georgia and small parts of adjacent Alabama and South Carolina.

Contaminants

The water sources for Clearwater 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.

Purity Bay operates with over two decades of experience and our up-to-date technology designed to address your local Florida water supply and give you peace of mind.

Did You Know?

Clearwater is home to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, best known for its resident dolphin, Winter, who became famous after the release of the movie “Dolphin Tale.” Winter lost her tail after being caught in a crab trap and was brought to the aquarium for treatment. With the help of a prosthetic tail, she has become a symbol of resilience and inspiration for visitors to the aquarium. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium also houses other marine animals, including sea turtles, otters, and rays, and offers educational programs and tours for visitors to learn about marine life conservation.