PFAS Water Filter in Delray Beach

What PFAS are

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been used since the 1940s in non-stick cookware, stain- and water-resistant fabrics, food packaging and some firefighting foams. They break down very slowly in the environment. EPA's PFAS pages explain the national drinking water rule and its compliance timeline.

Where to find Delray's data

Under EPA's fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), public water systems serving 3,300 or more people sampled for 29 PFAS and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Delray Beach's utility serves about 70,000 residents, so it falls in that group. To see results:

• Search Delray Beach in EPA's UCMR 5 data finder.
• Ask the Utilities Department at 561-243-7312.
• Watch future annual reports, posted on the city's Annual Water Quality Reports page.

Why the new plant matters here

The city says its current plant was not designed to meet new state and federal drinking water requirements taking effect in the next few years, and that the new plant, expected by early 2028, is meant to ensure compliance with future requirements. The city's page does not list PFAS specifically, so ask the Utilities Department at 561-243-7100 if you want to know how the project addresses it.

Choosing a filter

• Look for NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) certification listing PFOA and PFOS reduction.
• Match the exact model number on the certifier's listing; EPA has a guide to identifying filters certified to reduce PFAS.
• Replace cartridges on schedule; claims apply only within rated capacity.

Living Water does not claim PFAS reduction for its systems. Jorge will tell you to verify certification for any model, including anything he shows you.

Testing and reading results

PFAS testing needs a certified lab using EPA methods. Results are reported in parts per trillion for each compound, with a minimum reporting level. Compare detected PFOA and PFOS values with EPA's current rule. Jorge's free test covers chloramine, hardness, dissolved solids, pH and iron, not PFAS, but he will walk through any results with you. See home screening vs. lab analysis.

Private wells

No utility data covers a private well. If your Delray-area property uses well water for drinking, only a certified lab can tell you about PFAS. See well water in Delray Beach. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974 with questions.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist