Is Fort Lauderdale tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Fort Lauderdale's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

78/100
Purity Score
3
Issues Found
10.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

3 Issues Detected in Fort Lauderdale

Very Hard Water (10.2 GPG)

Hard water causes scale in pipes and shortens appliance lifespan.

Hardness data for Fort Lauderdale

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Fort Lauderdale

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Fort Lauderdale
Florida

333,013,330,433,306 · Biscayne Aquifer

Fort Lauderdale, FL Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 180,124 residents
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78
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.7 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
10.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    At 10.2 GPG, Fort Lauderdale's water qualifies as very hard. This can cause limescale in pipes and shorten appliance lifespan.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Fort Lauderdale's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

78 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Fort Lauderdale tap water is sourced from Biscayne Aquifer and treated by Broward County Water and Wastewater Services. Water hardness is hard at 10.2 GPG which may cause scale buildup. TDS is 420 ppm which is above the EPA secondary guideline of 500 ppm. Overall purity score: 78/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Fort Lauderdale Water FAQ

Is Fort Lauderdale FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Fort Lauderdale tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 78/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Fort Lauderdale FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Fort Lauderdale uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.9 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Fort Lauderdale FL water and what is the TDS level?
Fort Lauderdale water hardness is 10.2 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 420 ppm (poor). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Fort Lauderdale FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Fort Lauderdale drinking water.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Broward County Water and Wastewater Services CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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