PFAS Water Filter in Fort Lauderdale

What PFAS are

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a family of thousands of chemicals that resist heat, oil and water. They break down very slowly, which is why they are called forever chemicals. The EPA regulates six of them in drinking water, with the strictest limits on PFOA and PFOS.

Where to find data for Fort Lauderdale

• EPA UCMR 5 Data Finder: under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, systems serving 3,300 or more people monitored 29 PFAS between 2023 and 2025. EPA released the final dataset in August 2026. Search for the City of Fort Lauderdale's system.
• The city's annual report: the 2025 edition lists regulated contaminants but no PFAS section. Watch future editions at fortlauderdale.gov/wqr.
• Ask the city: the Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 handles water quality questions.

A new plant built for evolving standards

The city opened the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center on October 15, 2026. It uses nanofiltration and ion exchange, can produce up to 50 million gallons a day, and replaces the Fiveash plant as the city's primary treatment facility. The city says it is designed to improve clarity and taste and to give more flexibility to respond to evolving water quality standards and emerging contaminants. Ask the city how the new plant performs on PFAS; we do not speak for its results.

The federal rule timeline

The EPA set limits in April 2024, including 4.0 parts per trillion each for PFOA and PFOS, with compliance due in 2029. In May 2026 the EPA proposed letting systems request two more years, to 2031, and proposed rescinding limits for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and the Hazard Index. Check EPA's PFAS page for the current status.

How to choose a PFAS filter

1. Only consider models certified under NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) for PFOA and PFOS reduction.
2. Look up the exact model number on the certifier's listing.
3. Expect most certified options to be drinking-water systems at one tap.
4. Replace cartridges and membranes on schedule; performance depends on it.

Living Water does not claim that its systems remove PFAS. Jorge will not recommend a system for PFAS without a certification listing. He can test your water for everyday decisions, explain drinking water systems, and point you to a state-certified lab if you want documented PFAS results at your tap. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

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