Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF
PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF delivers tap water graded F (48/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 187,459 residents in PEMBROKE PINES, 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 954-995-0281.
Is PEMBROKE PINES tap water safe to drink?
PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (48/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 187,459 residents in PEMBROKE PINES, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 14 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), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Arsenic, Bromodichloromethane, Chloroform, 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA), Dichloroacetic acid, Dibromoacetic acid, Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent). 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 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.
Quick actions for PEMBROKE PINES residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF.
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.
Contact PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF
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Recommended water filters for PEMBROKE PINES
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 48/100 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 |
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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
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