What was found in North Lauderdale'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 851.6 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 178.75 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.0325 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.215 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 5.97 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.57 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.1000 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF · 35,709 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving North Lauderdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH LAUDERDALE, CITY OF | 35,709 |
Frequently asked questions about North Lauderdale tap water
Is North Lauderdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving North Lauderdale. 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 North Lauderdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for North Lauderdale, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in North Lauderdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in North Lauderdale include Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.