Florida

Groundwater (Biscayne Aquifer)

Boca Raton, FL

Elevated Risk Updated February 2026
61
Purity Score

Health Insights

  • 1
    Hard water (10 gpg) can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances but is generally safe to drink.
  • 2
    PFAS compounds detected. Consider a reverse osmosis filter for removal.
  • 3
    Elevated chlorine residual may affect taste and smell. A carbon filter reduces this effectively.

Current Score

61 / 100
Moderate
"Good" threshold (70)

Membrane softening is used, but PFAS detections (PFOA/PFOS) remain a recent finding. Sources: Boca Raton 2024 CCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boca Raton have PFAS?
Yes, 2024 testing confirmed detections of PFOA and PFOS.
Is Boca water hard?
It is hard, though the city uses membrane softening to reduce levels.
Is the water safe?
Yes, it meets all current federal and state health standards.

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Data Sources & Methodology

  • EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Boca Raton Utility Services Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
  • USGS regional water monitoring data

PurityMap compiles publicly available data and does not perform independent testing.

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