Uranium · Florida

Uranium in Florida Drinking Water — 55 ZIPs Tested

EPA data analysis for uranium in Florida drinking water systems

55
ZIPs with Detections
126
ZIPs with Violations
8.5%
Violation Rate
30 µg/L
EPA Limit
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange
Best Filter Method

Uranium Contamination in Florida

ZipCheckup analyzed drinking water data across 1,484 ZIP codes in Florida for uranium contamination. 55 ZIP codes have reported uranium detections, and 126 have EPA violations on record.

The violation rate for uranium in Florida is 8.5% of all ZIP codes — higher than the national average.

EPA Standard for Uranium

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium is 30 µg/L, governed by the Radionuclides Rule. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Florida

These ZIP codes reported the highest uranium levels in Florida based on CCR reports and EPA data:

Lowest Uranium Levels in Florida

These ZIP codes had the lowest reported uranium detections in Florida:

Health Effects of Uranium

Uranium in drinking water primarily causes kidney toxicity — it's a chemical toxin before it's a radiation hazard at the levels found in water. Long-term exposure above the MCL can cause kidney damage and increased cancer risk.

How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for uranium removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

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

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Florida

Ranked by highest uranium detection level.

Rank ZIP Code City Level Detected EPA Limit Status
1 33109 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
2 33119 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
3 33139 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
4 33140 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
5 33141 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
6 33239 Miami Beach 600 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
7 33424 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
8 33425 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
9 33426 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
10 33435 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
11 33436 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
12 33437 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
13 33472 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
14 33474 Boynton Beach 540 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
15 32301 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
16 32302 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
17 32303 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
18 32304 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
19 32305 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds
20 32306 Tallahassee 500 ppb 30 ppb Exceeds

Lowest Uranium Levels in Florida

ZIP Code City Level Detected
33332 Fort Lauderdale 30 ppb
33082 Pembroke Pines 30 ppb
33029 Hollywood 30 ppb
33028 Pembroke Pines 30 ppb
33026 Hollywood 30 ppb
33840 Eaton Park 190 ppb
33815 Lakeland 190 ppb
33813 Lakeland 190 ppb
33812 Lakeland 190 ppb
33811 Lakeland 190 ppb
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Learn more about Uranium: Read the full guide on Uranium in drinking water.
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