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Hollywood, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Hollywood, FL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Hollywood's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Hollywood, City Of PWSID: FL4060642 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit

Lead is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 4.63 times the limit.

C

Hollywood earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.50 ppb — 23% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
49 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Hollywood's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.50 ppb — 23% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 12% of Florida utilities
Population Served
147610
~40200 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
49 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
23% of EPA action level
3.50 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2026 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Unaddressed
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Unaddressed
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2025 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2025 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2025 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2024 Archived
Nitrate MONITORING AND REPORTING — 10 mg/L 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2023 Archived
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2023 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2023 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Archived
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2023 Archived
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2023 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2023 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2022 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2016 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

49 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Hollywood, City Of
PWSID FL4060642
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 147,610
Service connections 40,200
Systems serving this area 7
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollywood tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.50 ppb, 23% of the action level.
Does Hollywood water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 4.63 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Hollywood? ▼
Hollywood, City Of (PWSID FL4060642), one of 7 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-03-06. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Hollywood Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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