Is pfas a problem in Florida drinking water?

PFAS was detected in Florida water systems but within the EPA limit of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS). Check the ZIP code table on this page for area-specific data.

How widespread is pfas in Florida water?

No pfas detections were reported in Florida in the exported EPA records.

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PFAS in Florida Drinking Water — 0 Violations

EPA data analysis for pfas in Florida drinking water systems

ZIPs with Violations

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon

Best Filter Method

PFAS Contamination in Florida

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 936 ZIP codes in Florida. 0 ZIP codes have pfas-related violations on record.

EPA Standard for PFAS

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for pfas is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS), governed by the PFAS NPDWR (2024). Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disease, immune system suppression, reproductive problems, and elevated cholesterol. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for years.

How to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for pfas removal is Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see pfas data for your specific water system in Florida.

Cities with PFAS Data in Florida

163 cities in Florida have pfas testing data available.

Altamonte Springs Alva Apollo Beach Apopka Arcadia Atlantic Beach Avon Park Bartow Belleview Beverly Hills Boca Raton Boynton Beach Bradenton Brandon Brooksville Cantonment Casselberry Clearwater Clearwater Beach Clermont

+ 143 more cities

Florida Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Florida water quality page.

Learn more about PFAS: Read the full guide on PFAS in drinking water.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Florida Drinking Water — 0 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/florida/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Florida Drinking Water — 0 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/florida/}
}

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