Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water graded D (60/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 69,754 residents in DELRAY BEACH, Florida using groundwater. 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 561-243-7000.
Is DELRAY BEACH tap water safe to drink?
DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (60/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 69,754 residents in DELRAY BEACH, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 10 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Arsenic, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Chromium (hexavalent), Chlorate, Nitrate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (system ID FL4500351) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed reporting | 03/01/2024 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 11/01/2025 | Open |
| Ground Water Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 11/01/2025 | Open |
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 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.
Quick actions for DELRAY BEACH residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.
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 7.7 ppt, 7700x 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 20.3 ppb, 203x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Arsenic detected
Moderate concernArsenic detected at 0.7 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for DELRAY BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this 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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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 60/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 |
14.2 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
28.7 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
7.7 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 7700× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
21.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 356× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
20.3 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 203× over |
| Arsenic Heavy metal |
0.7 ppb | 0.004 | 10.0 | 10 | 10 | 0.004 | — | 175× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
19.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 133× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.215 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
335.0 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.6× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.153 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 1.1× over |
| Vanadium Other |
1.05 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.75 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.8 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
9.1 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
12.9 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
11.2 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
9.6 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
7.2 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
11.7 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.24 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.54 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.035 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM service area
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