Current Noncompliance FL

City of North Lauderdale

EPA ID: FL4060976 ยท 35,709 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of North Lauderdale (FL4060976): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for City of North Lauderdale show 8 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 35,709 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
35,709
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of North Lauderdale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$61,851
Median Household Income
194,514
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of North Lauderdale serves a community with a median household income of $61,851 and an estimated 194,514 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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 North Lauderdale'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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of North Lauderdale compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 18 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

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. 32 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

City of Auburndale
35,239 people
C 10 violations
City of Punta Gorda
36,302 people
4 violations
A 1 violation
B 2 violations
Sanlando (3 Wtps)
36,953 people
A 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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 $1,875 (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 North Lauderdale, (EPA ID: FL4060976) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 35,709 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 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

8 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule 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 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
January 1, 2025 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 18 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 14 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 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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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 North Lauderdale (FL4060976) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of North Lauderdale water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of North Lauderdale serve?

City of North Lauderdale serves approximately 35,709 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of North Lauderdale 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
33
Detections
8
Latest sample
10/16/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 29 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 29 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 7.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 7.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 7.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 6.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 6.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of North Lauderdale safe to drink?
City of North Lauderdale has a C safety grade based on 42 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of North Lauderdale's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 North Lauderdale serve?
City of North Lauderdale serves approximately 35,709 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of North Lauderdale's water source?
City of North Lauderdale draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of North Lauderdale's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of North Lauderdale's service area?
The City of North Lauderdale service area has a median household income of $61,851. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of North Lauderdale get its water?
City of North Lauderdale'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 North Lauderdale (FL): 42 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4060976/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of North Lauderdale (EPA ID: FL4060976) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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