Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH WTP
WEST PALM BEACH WTP delivers tap water graded B (75/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 132,000 residents in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) 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 772-475-7465.
Is WEST PALM BEACH tap water safe to drink?
WEST PALM BEACH WTP delivers tap water that earns a grade of B (75/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a good rating, with only minor concerns relative to health-based guidelines.
The utility serves 132,000 residents in WEST PALM BEACH, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 6 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chromium (hexavalent), Bromochloromethane, 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.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for WEST PALM BEACH WTP.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 62.2 ppb, 415x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 18.3 ppb, 306x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 24.7 ppb, 247x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Contact WEST PALM BEACH WTP
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Recommended water filters for WEST PALM BEACH
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 75/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
62.2 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 415× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
18.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 306× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
24.7 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 247× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.11 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.5× over |
| Bromochloromethane Other |
0.26 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.3× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
358.8 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.7× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.105 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Atrazine Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0617 ppb | 0.1 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 100 | 0.15 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
5.38 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.34 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
6.7 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
8.53 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
5.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
4.45 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.18 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.48 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0173 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
0.775 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.425 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.616 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | 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.
WEST PALM BEACH WTP service area
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