PUBLIC NOTICE: Update on Drinking Water Monitoring Requirements

Published on February 09, 2026

Public Notification – Update

Monitoring Requirements Now Met

City of New Port Richey Public Water System

The City of New Port Richey is providing an update to the previously issued Public Notification regarding drinking water monitoring requirements for January 2026.

Update on Monitoring Compliance

Following the January 2026 monitoring period, the City completed all required follow-up bacteriological (total coliform) sampling that was previously missed. All additional bacteriological samples collected tested negative for total coliform bacteria.

Based on these results, the City of New Port Richey has met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water monitoring and regulatory requirements at this time.

What does this mean?

• All required bacteriological sampling has now been completed

• No total coliform bacteria were detected in any initial or follow-up samples

• The water system is currently in full regulatory compliance

• There is no indication of any risk to public health

What should I do?

There is nothing you need to do at this time. Customers may continue to use and drink the water as normal.

Ongoing Actions

• Routine bacteriological monitoring will continue as required

• Additional internal quality control measures have been implemented to ensure all future monitoring requirements are met

• The City remains committed to transparency, regulatory compliance, and providing safe, high-quality drinking water to all customers

The City of New Port Richey appreciates our customers’ understanding and remains dedicated to protecting public health and maintaining the integrity of our water system.