Current Noncompliance FL

City of Tamarac (east)

EPA ID: FL4061593 ยท 2,582 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Tamarac (east) (FL4061593): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, City of Tamarac (east) shows 2 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 2,582 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,582
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$431K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Tamarac (east) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,512
Median Household Income
30,889
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Tamarac (east) serves a community with a median household income of $69,512 and an estimated 30,889 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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 Tamarac (east)'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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Tamarac (east) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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 Tamarac (east), (EPA ID: FL4061593) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,582 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 33334 in Fort Lauderdale.

Violation History

2 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: 2 resolved, 13 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
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 15 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
0.014 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.

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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.

  • 33334 - Fort Lauderdale

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Tamarac (east) (FL4061593) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Tamarac (east) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Tamarac (east) serve?

City of Tamarac (east) serves approximately 2,582 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does City of Tamarac (east) 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
17
Latest sample
1/7/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 17.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 17.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 10 ppt โ€” โ€”
6:2 FTS 9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 8.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 7.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal 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

What contaminants are in City of Tamarac (east)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Tamarac (east) serve?
City of Tamarac (east) serves approximately 2,582 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Tamarac (east)'s water source?
City of Tamarac (east) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Tamarac (east)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Tamarac (east)'s service area?
The City of Tamarac (east) service area has a median household income of $69,512. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Tamarac (east) get its water?
City of Tamarac (east)'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 Tamarac (east) (FL): 17 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4061593/
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1

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3

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