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first_reported: 2026-11-13 01:32 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 01:32 EST
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# St. Petersburg hard-water complaints drop 90% after added treatment

St. Petersburg Public Works said added drinking water treatment directly related to the drought has cut hard-water complaints by 90 percent.

Section: [Around Town](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Spectrum Bay News 9](http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/11/14/st-petersburg-hard-water-complaints-drop-90-after-added-treatment), 2026-11-13 01:32 EST: St. Petersburg hard-water complaints drop 90% after added treatment

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