Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in FLORIDA CITY, Florida
Tap water in FLORIDA CITY, Florida receives a grade of F (52/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P.. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in FLORIDA CITY's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving FLORIDA CITY.
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 1.7 ppt, 1700x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 24.5 ppb, 409x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 27.0 ppb, 180x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P. (system ID FL4134357) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2017 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 11/01/2023 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for FLORIDA CITY
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in FLORIDA CITY's 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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All contaminants detected in FLORIDA CITY's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. 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 |
46.2 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
9.1 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
1.7 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 1700× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
24.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 409× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
27.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 180× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
16.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 165× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
8.07 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 134× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.42 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 81× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
13.0 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 65× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
16.5 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 41× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.48 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 35× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
2.3 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 16× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.962 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.6× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.185 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.3× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.3 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.0× over |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.94 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 2.2× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.538 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| Vanadium Other |
1.35 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.65 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.56 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
20.4 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
9.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.162 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
3.7 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.65 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.65 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.426 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.51 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, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
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