City of Winter Park Water & Wastewater Utilities
Water in Winter Park
Winter Park runs its own water system, and it reaches beyond the city limits. Its treatment includes a corrosion-control step for copper piping. That matters in a city with many older and remodeled homes.
Communities: Winter Park · parts of Maitland · nearby unincorporated Orange County
Where your water comes from, per official reports
- The city runs four interconnected water plants that serve about 24,000 connections in a 22-square-mile area, inside and outside city limits. [2]
- Treatment includes chlorination, sodium hydroxide for corrosion control of copper piping, and ozonation. [2]
- The city publishes an annual Water Quality Report with its regulated test results. [1]
What a utility report can't tell you about your home
- Corrosion control protects the city's pipes, but very old galvanized or patched plumbing inside a home can still affect color, pressure and taste.
- During remodels, pipe materials often get mixed. Testing at the fixtures you actually use is more useful than one sample.
What we check during your free in-home visit
- Hardness and scale on fixtures
- Chlorine taste and odor
- pH and visual signs of corrosion
- Discoloration after the water sits overnight
An in-home test is a screening, not a certified laboratory analysis or a statement that water is safe to drink. For urgent concerns, follow your utility's official notices or contact your county health department.
Treatment options to compare after testing
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Frequently asked questions
I live outside Winter Park but my bill says Winter Park. Does this page apply?
Yes. The city's system serves customers both inside and outside city limits, so the city's report applies to you.
Why does the city add sodium hydroxide?
The city says it's added for corrosion control of copper piping.
Do I need a softener and a filter?
That depends on measured hardness and what bothers you, such as taste, odor or scale. The free test measures both before anything is recommended.
Sources
Official sources reviewed October 2026. Reports are updated yearly, so always check the latest edition.