Where does Treasure Island’s water come from?

Treasure Island’s water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The city has several groundwater wells that extract water from the Floridan aquifer, which is a vast underground water source. Additionally, the city also purchases treated surface water from the regional water supplier, Tampa Bay Water. The surface water is obtained from various sources, including the Alafia River and the Hillsborough River.

Contaminants

The water sources for Treasure Island’s 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?

Treasure Island is home to one of the longest stretches of undeveloped public beach in the state. The beautiful white sand beach stretches for three miles along the Gulf of Mexico, providing plenty of space for locals and visitors to spread out and enjoy the sun and surf. The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, soft sand, and stunning sunsets, and is a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.