Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in HOLLYWOOD, Florida
Tap water in HOLLYWOOD, Florida receives a grade of F (57/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by HOLLYWOOD, CITY OF. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Arsenic significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in HOLLYWOOD's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving HOLLYWOOD.
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 3.4 ppt, 3400x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Arsenic significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 1.35 ppb, 338x above the EWG health guideline of 0.004 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 15.4 ppb, 257x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for HOLLYWOOD, CITY OF (system ID FL4060642) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 09/01/2023 | Open |
| Nitrate Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 09/01/2023 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 04/01/2023 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2023 | 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 HOLLYWOOD
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in HOLLYWOOD'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.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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 HOLLYWOOD'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 |
18.5 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
5.2 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
3.4 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 3400× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
1.35 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 338× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
15.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 257× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
14.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 144× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
19.5 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 130× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
4.2 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.2× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.031 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.6× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
219.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.0× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0266 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.0353 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
18.7 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.84 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.491 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
8.03 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
6.1 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
4.3 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
5.6 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
2.5 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.24 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane Other |
0.396 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cyanide Inorganic |
3.8 ppb | — | 200.0 | 50 | 70 | 150 | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.548 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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