Current Noncompliance FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Pembroke Pines

EPA ID: FL4061083 · 187,459 people served · 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Pembroke Pines (FL4061083): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for City of Pembroke Pines list 4 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 187,459 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 79
Avg Safety Score
187,459
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$463K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Pembroke Pines Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$99,351
Median Household Income
438,078
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Pembroke Pines serves a community with a median household income of $99,351 and an estimated 438,078 residents across its service area.

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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Pembroke Pines'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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Pembroke Pines compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 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 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 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 17 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 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. 44 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Fort Lauderdale
185,163 people
C 85 violations
City of Lakeland
193,297 people
B 6 violations
North Miami Beach
180,000 people
C 8 violations
Gru - Murphree Wtp
195,768 people
B 1 violation
City of Tallahassee
200,480 people
C 0 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 $360
Water Filtration $30
Total Estimated Cost $1,590

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 $1,590 (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 Pembroke Pines, (EPA ID: FL4061083) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 187,459 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 10 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

4 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: 15 resolved, 24 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 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 Archived
June 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 17 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 15 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.0006 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 Pembroke Pines (FL4061083) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Pembroke Pines water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Pembroke Pines serve?

City of Pembroke Pines serves approximately 187,459 people across 10 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Pembroke Pines 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
18
Latest sample
9/11/2023
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 39.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 34.7 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 14.4 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
6:2 FTS 39.1 ppt
PFPeA 23.9 ppt
PFHxA 18.4 ppt
PFBA 12.2 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Pembroke Pines safe to drink?
City of Pembroke Pines earns a B safety grade with 43 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Pembroke Pines's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 Pembroke Pines serve?
City of Pembroke Pines serves approximately 187,459 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is City of Pembroke Pines's water source?
City of Pembroke Pines draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Pembroke Pines's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Pembroke Pines's service area?
The City of Pembroke Pines service area has a median household income of $99,351. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Pembroke Pines get its water?
City of Pembroke Pines'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 Pembroke Pines (FL): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4061083/
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