Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY
FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY delivers tap water graded C (66/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 58,000 residents in FORT PIERCE, 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. For questions, the utility can be reached at 772-466-1600.
Is FORT PIERCE tap water safe to drink?
FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY delivers tap water that earns a grade of C (66/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an average rating, with several contaminants above health guidelines but generally compliant with US legal limits.
The utility serves 58,000 residents in FORT PIERCE, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 8 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Chromium (hexavalent), Chlorate. 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 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.
Quick actions for FORT PIERCE residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY.
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.
Contact FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Recommended water filters for FORT PIERCE
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.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 66/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
FT. PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY service area
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