Current Health-Based Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Dania Beach

EPA ID: FL4060253 ยท 30,000 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Dania Beach (FL4060253): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at City of Dania Beach, affecting about 30,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
30,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
35
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$414K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Dania Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$70,868
Median Household Income
86,053
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Dania Beach serves a community with a median household income of $70,868 and an estimated 86,053 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Dania Beach's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Dania Beach compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 13 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 35 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

A 10 violations
City of Haines City
30,545 people
C 2 violations
D 14 violations
City of Zephyrhills
29,117 people
C 14 violations
B 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,150
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,750 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Dania Beach, (EPA ID: FL4060253) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 30,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 32 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 14 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 13 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Dania Beach (FL4060253) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Dania Beach water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Dania Beach. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Dania Beach serve?

City of Dania Beach serves approximately 30,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Dania Beach get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
15
Latest sample
8/4/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 13.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 13.9 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 8.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 6.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 5 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBA 5 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Dania Beach safe to drink?
City of Dania Beach has a C safety grade based on 35 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Dania Beach's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Dania Beach serve?
City of Dania Beach serves approximately 30,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Dania Beach's water source?
City of Dania Beach draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Dania Beach's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Dania Beach's service area?
The City of Dania Beach service area has a median household income of $70,868. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Dania Beach get its water?
City of Dania Beach's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Dania Beach (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4060253/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Dania Beach (EPA ID: FL4060253) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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