What was found in Coral Springs's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 610 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 220 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 135.1 µg/L 169% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 10.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 9.2 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 4.3 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.7 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.4 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8000 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0054 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Coral Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CORAL SPRINGS, CITY OF | 65,000 |
| CORAL SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT DIST | 40,000 |
| NORTH SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | 37,371 |
| ROYAL WATERWORKS, INC | 4,481 |
Frequently asked questions about Coral Springs tap water
Is Coral Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Coral Springs. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Coral Springs?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Coral Springs, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coral Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coral Springs include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.