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Broward County, FL Water Quality

Water quality data for 23 public water systems serving Broward County, Florida — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 23 water systems · 37 cities
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Generally Safe — Most Systems Performing Well

The majority of water systems have no active violations and lead levels well below the federal action level.

B

Broward County Earns a B

Broward County: 37 communities across 23 water systems. 94.6% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 3.00 ppb
  • 37 communities with a lead detection, 0 reporting none detected
  • 17 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 1 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 94.6% of communities have no open violations
3 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
23
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
94%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Fort Lauderdale
    4.90 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Plantation
    1.00 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Sunrise
    3.10 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Davie
    3.10 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Weston
    0.70 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Hallandale Beach
    0.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    F
  • Dania Beach
    1.10 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    F
  • Pembroke Pines
    0.60 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Lauderhill
    8.00 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Lauderdale Lakes
    1.60 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
County Lead Level — Median 3 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 3 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
36
5 – 10 ppb
1

All Cities in Broward County

Fort Lauderdale 4.90 ppb A
Pembroke Pines 0.60 ppb D
Hollywood 3.50 ppb C
Miramar 1.20 ppb A
Plantation 1.00 ppb A
Sunrise 3.10 ppb A
Pompano Beach 1.10 ppb C
Tamarac 1.90 ppb C
Lauderhill 8.00 ppb D
Coral Springs 1.10 ppb C
Davie 3.10 ppb A
Margate 1.10 ppb C
Weston 0.70 ppb A
Deerfield Beach 2.90 ppb C
Coconut Creek 2.40 ppb C
Oakland Park 3.00 ppb B
Hallandale Beach 0.90 ppb F
North Lauderdale 1.70 ppb B
Cooper City 1.00 ppb A
Lauderdale Lakes 1.60 ppb C
Dania Beach 1.10 ppb F
Wilton Manors 4.90 ppb A
Lighthouse Point 3.10 ppb C
Parkland 2.40 ppb C
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 4.90 ppb A
Pembroke Park 3.10 ppb C
Roosevelt Gardens 4.90 ppb A
Southwest Ranches 3.10 ppb A
Hillsboro Beach 1.50 ppb B
Washington Park 4.90 ppb A
Boulevard Gardens 4.90 ppb A
West Park 3.10 ppb C
Franklin Park 4.90 ppb A
Broadview Park 1.00 ppb A
Sea Ranch Lakes 4.90 ppb A
Hillsboro Pines 3.10 ppb C
Lazy Lake 4.90 ppb A
Showing 37 cities
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About Broward County Drinking Water

Broward County is served by 23 water systems covering 37 communities. 95% have no open violations.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 37 recorded a detection, with a median of 3.00 ppb — 20% of the federal action level. 0 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

17 of 37 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded significant deficiencies at 1 of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broward County tap water safe to drink?▼
95% of communities have no open violation. 17 of 37 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Broward County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the 15 ppb action level. 0 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Broward County?▼
23 community water systems serve 37 communities here.
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