Exceeds EPA Limit PFAS EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

PFAS in Spring Hill, FL Drinking Water

PFAS data for Spring Hill, Florida · 136,376 residents · 6 ZIP codes

Federal water monitoring extends to thousands of public water systems, and in Spring Hill, Florida, that tracking has turned up PFAS — the detection is logged in the EPA compliance record and reflects samples collected under routine Safe Drinking Water Act reporting requirements.

0.0104 ppt
Max Level Detected
36.6 ppt
Average Level
4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually)
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-04-05

PFAS in Spring Hill Tap Water

PFAS has been detected in Spring Hill, Florida drinking water at a maximum level of 0.0104 ppt — below the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually).

This analysis covers 136,376 residents across 6 ZIP codes in Spring Hill.

Spring Hill's overall water quality grade is B (74/100).

Is PFAS in Spring Hill Water Safe?

PFAS levels in parts of Spring Hill exceed the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

PFAS Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code PFAS Level EPA Limit Status
34610 43 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Exceeds limit
34606 35 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Exceeds limit
34607 35 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Exceeds limit
34608 35 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Exceeds limit
34609 35 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Exceeds limit

Average pfas level across Spring Hill: 36.6 ppt

Health Effects of PFAS

  • Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
  • Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
  • Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
  • Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
  • Developmental effects in infants and children

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).

How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
  • Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
  • Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
  • Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products

What to Do About PFAS in Spring Hill Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
  2. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
  3. Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
  4. Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.

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