Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in LAUDERHILL, Florida
Tap water in LAUDERHILL, Florida receives a grade of F (44/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by LAUDERHILL, CITY OF. 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; Arsenic detected. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in LAUDERHILL's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving LAUDERHILL.
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 7.8 ppt, 7800x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 55.9 ppb, 932x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 44.9 ppb, 449x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.82 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for LAUDERHILL, CITY OF (system ID FL4060787) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 05/01/2018 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2025 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 06/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed reporting | 02/01/2022 | Open |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2020 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 10/01/2024 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Contaminant above the legal limit | 01/01/2024 | 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 LAUDERHILL
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in LAUDERHILL'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.
Reverse osmosis certified for arsenic (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$599Reverse osmosis certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for arsenic is the most reliable home option.
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All contaminants detected in LAUDERHILL'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 |
34.5 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
10.1 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
7.8 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 7800× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
55.9 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 932× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
44.9 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 449× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
66.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 442× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.82 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 205× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.183 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.1× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.3 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.1× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0508 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.111 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
1.9 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
40.0 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.15 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
10.8 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
7.75 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
4.06 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
5.75 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
4.75 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
7.0 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Toluene Volatile organic compound |
0.028 ppb | 150.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.217 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Xylenes (total) Volatile organic compound |
0.011 ppb | 1800.0 | 10000.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.716 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.0405 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
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