Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
CITY OF MARGATE
CITY OF MARGATE delivers tap water graded D (63/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 62,254 residents in MARGATE, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 954-972-0828.
Is MARGATE tap water safe to drink?
CITY OF MARGATE delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (63/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 62,254 residents in MARGATE, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 10 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Chromium (hexavalent), Cadmium, Chlorate. 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.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for CITY OF MARGATE (system ID FL4060845) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2025 | Open |
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 06/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 05/01/2023 | Open |
| Nitrate Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2022 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for MARGATE residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for CITY OF MARGATE.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 4.7 ppt, 4700x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 13.6 ppb, 226x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 16.1 ppb, 161x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact CITY OF MARGATE
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Recommended water filters for MARGATE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 63/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
22.2 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
5.4 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
4.7 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 4700× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
13.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 226× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
16.1 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 161× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
13.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 93× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
1.15 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 23× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.19 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.5× over |
| Cadmium Heavy metal |
0.1 ppb | 0.04 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 0.04 | — | 2.5× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
355.3 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.7× over |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
50.6 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.593 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.967 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
6.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
7.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
6.3 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
5.1 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
4.8 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.23 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.311 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.591 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.
CITY OF MARGATE service area
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