Is Hollywood tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Hollywood'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 Hollywood

Very Hard Water (10.2 GPG)

Hard water causes scale in pipes and shortens appliance lifespan.

Hardness data for Hollywood

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Hollywood

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Hollywood
Florida

330,193,302,033,021 · Biscayne Aquifer

Hollywood, FL Water Quality Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 154,823 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
    With a hardness of 10.2 GPG, Hollywood residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Hollywood's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

78 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Hollywood tap water is sourced from Biscayne Aquifer and treated by City of Hollywood Water. 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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Hollywood Water FAQ

Is Hollywood FL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Hollywood 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 Hollywood FL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Hollywood uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.8 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 Hollywood FL water and what is the TDS level?
Hollywood 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 Hollywood FL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Hollywood drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Hollywood?
Based on Hollywood's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Hollywood has very hard water (10.2 GPG) and elevated chlorine. A whole-house carbon plus softener system handles both.

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Boca RatonFlorida — 61/100Coral SpringsFlorida — 61/100TallahasseeFlorida — 67/100MiamiFlorida — 73/100HialeahFlorida — 73/100Fort LauderdaleFlorida — 78/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Hollywood Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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