Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
BCWWS 2A
BCWWS 2A delivers tap water graded C (72/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 54,622 residents in POMPANO BEACH, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic detected. For questions, the utility can be reached at 954-831-0800.
Is POMPANO BEACH tap water safe to drink?
BCWWS 2A delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (72/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 54,622 residents in POMPANO BEACH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 7 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Arsenic, Chromium (hexavalent), Chlorate, Nitrate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for BCWWS 2A.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 21.9 ppb, 366x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 23.7 ppb, 237x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 22.5 ppb, 150x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.2 ppb.
Contact BCWWS 2A
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Recommended water filters for POMPANO BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
Reverse Osmosis
$249-$750Arsenic is most effectively removed by reverse osmosis. Some specialized adsorptive filters also work.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 72/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
21.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 366× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
23.7 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 237× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
22.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 150× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.2 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 50× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.228 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
712.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.4× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.234 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.7× over |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
40.0 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.01 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Selenium Heavy metal |
0.4 ppb | 30.0 | 50.0 | 20 | 40 | 30 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.718 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
5.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.443 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane Other |
0.16 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
0.4 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.857 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
BCWWS 2A service area
This water system serves 1 community in Broward County, Florida. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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