PFAS Water Filter in Lake Worth Beach

What PFAS are

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been used 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 drinking water pages explain the federal rules, which compounds they cover and the compliance timeline for utilities.

What Lake Worth Beach's report shows

The 2025 report's unregulated contaminants table lists these compounds as detected, sampled November 20, 2025:

• PFOA
• PFOS
• PFNA
• PFHxS
• PFBS
• HFPO-DA (often called GenX)

Each line shows a level detected and a range starting at not detected. Read the table in the report itself for the values and units, and compare them with EPA's current rules. The report's contact is the Water Treatment Plant Manager at 561-586-1710.

Choosing a PFAS filter

• Look for NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) certification that specifically lists PFOA and PFOS reduction.
• Match the exact model number on the certifier's listing. A brand's other models do not count.
• Replace cartridges on schedule; certified performance applies only within rated capacity.

EPA also has a page on identifying filters certified to reduce PFAS. Living Water does not claim its systems remove PFAS. Jorge will tell you to check any model's certification before buying, including anything he shows you.

Testing for PFAS

PFAS testing requires a certified laboratory using EPA methods. Jorge's free in-home screening covers chloramine, hardness, TDS, pH and iron, not PFAS. He can help you read the city's table and decide what makes sense. See home screening vs. lab analysis.

Private wells

If your property uses a private well, the city's data does not cover it. A certified lab is the only way to know whether PFAS are present. See well water in Lake Worth Beach.

Reading the table without panic or guesswork

Unregulated contaminant tables exist so utilities and EPA can learn how often these compounds appear. A detection is a data point, not a verdict. Look at the units printed in the report, the range of results, and how they compare with the federal limits EPA describes on its PFAS pages. If anything is unclear, ask the city directly; Jorge is also glad to go through the report with you in plain words, without selling you anything that is not certified for PFAS.

Talk it through

Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974 for a free test and a plain-language walk through your water report.

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