What was found in Pompano Beach'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | 884 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 880 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.4 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 37 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.9 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.8 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 4.5 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 4.3 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 4.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.9 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toxaphene | 0.5700 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Oxamyl | 0.5500 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.4800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.3600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.3200 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.3000 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.1600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.1600 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.0940 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.0810 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.0750 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0650 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0626 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0620 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Atrazine | 0.0590 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.0480 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0440 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.0330 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0284 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0250 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0240 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0180 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Endrin | 0.0066 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0064 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0054 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0028 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0028 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Pompano Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF POMPANO | 99,400 |
| BCWWS 2A | 54,622 |
| HILLSBORO BEACH, TOWN OF | 2,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Pompano Beach tap water
Is Pompano Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 53 contaminants in the water serving Pompano Beach. 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 Pompano Beach?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pompano Beach, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pompano Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pompano Beach include Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.