What was found in Lauderdale Lakes's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 870 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 516.9 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 72.35 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.81 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.26 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 7 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.9 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0641 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0207 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0146 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0106 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BCWWS 1A · 75,305 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lauderdale Lakes
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BCWWS 1A | 75,305 |
Frequently asked questions about Lauderdale Lakes tap water
Is Lauderdale Lakes tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Lauderdale Lakes. 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 Lauderdale Lakes?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lauderdale Lakes, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lauderdale Lakes's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lauderdale Lakes include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.