ZIP Code 33309
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
24
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
428%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 400% of limit
Detected: 16.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
FORT LAUDERDALE, CITY OF
FL4060486 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 16.00ppt | 400% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | 32% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 13.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.30 ppt | No federal limit |
SUNRISE SPRINGTREE
FL4061410 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TAMARAC (EAST), CITY OF
FL4061593 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 17.10ppt | 428% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | 33% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 10.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.10 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 33309 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.