Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in FORT PIERCE, Florida
Tap water in FORT PIERCE, Florida receives a grade of D (66/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY. 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. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in FORT PIERCE's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving FORT PIERCE.
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 2.53 ppt, 2525x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 26.4 ppb, 441x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 18.8 ppb, 188x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY (system ID FL4560490) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2023 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2025 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2021 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 06/01/2023 | 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 FORT PIERCE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in FORT PIERCE'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 FORT PIERCE'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 |
8.88 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
2.53 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 2525× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
26.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 441× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
18.8 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 188× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
25.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 170× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.2 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 24× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0756 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.8× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
573.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.7× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0162 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.164 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.03 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
7.95 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
2.0 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
3.78 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.78 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.402 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.53 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.00833 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | 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
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY.