Utilities

Is Valrico on a well or city water?

Answered by Heather J.

Both. Most newer subdivisions and neighborhoods built after the 1990s are on Hillsborough County public water and sewer. Older properties, especially those on larger lots in east Valrico and the original town grid, may have private wells and septic tanks. Well water in Valrico is safe but tends to be hard and may have a slight sulfur smell — a water softener is common. Your listing or home inspection will specify which system the home has.

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