Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida
Tap water in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida receives a grade of F (48/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by PEMBROKE PINES, 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 PEMBROKE PINES's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving PEMBROKE PINES.
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 7.6 ppt, 7600x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 21.4 ppb, 356x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 17.6 ppb, 176x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.6 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF (system ID FL4061083) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2022 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed reporting | 04/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 04/01/2023 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 10/01/2023 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2025 | Open |
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 09/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Contaminant above the legal limit | 04/01/2023 | 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 PEMBROKE PINES
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in PEMBROKE PINES'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 PEMBROKE PINES'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
12.3 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
29.0 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
7.6 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 7600× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
21.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 356× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
17.6 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 176× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
23.2 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 155× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.6 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 150× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
4.14 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 69× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
17.1 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 43× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
33.6 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
6.09 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 30× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.695 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 23× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.94 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.4× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0525 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 2.6× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
168.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0825 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Antimony Heavy metal |
0.1 ppb | 1.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 20 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.03 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
29.4 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.838 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
3.13 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.25 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
20.8 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
15.9 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
10.7 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
8.35 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
8.45 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
2.9 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.25 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorodifluoromethane Other |
0.48 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.577 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.0515 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.
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