PFAS Water Filter in Lauderhill

What PFAS are

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a large family of chemicals used in nonstick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging and some firefighting foams. They break down very slowly, which is why they are found in water and soil in many parts of the country. The EPA has set drinking water standards for several PFAS and monitored utilities nationwide under its fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5).

What Lauderhill's report shows

The 2025 report has an unregulated contaminants table with one row: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sampled in August and October 2025, with a range of not detected to 35 ng/L, which is the same as parts per trillion. The table lists the likely source as human-made chemicals. It does not break the result down by individual compound in the posted version, so if you want the detail, ask the City's Water Treatment Plant at 954-730-2972 for the compound-by-compound results. The EPA's UCMR 5 data pages are another place to look.

Choosing a filter

• Certification first: look for NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or 58 (reverse osmosis) with a specific claim for PFOA and PFOS reduction on the exact model.
• Type: reverse osmosis and certain carbon block filters are the common technologies that carry those claims.
• Maintenance: a certified filter only performs as listed if cartridges are changed on schedule.

The EPA publishes guidance on identifying filters certified to reduce PFAS. Living Water does not claim that its systems remove PFAS; if PFAS is your main concern, check the listing of any model you are offered, including ours.

Testing at home

PFAS testing needs a certified laboratory and special sampling bottles. Jorge's free screening does not measure PFAS. It does measure the things that affect any drinking water system you choose, like disinfectant level, TDS and hardness. See screening vs. lab analysis.

Reading results without panic

A number in a report is a measurement, not a verdict. Compare it with the standard that applies to that specific compound, note the sampling dates, and look at the next report for the trend. If you are unsure what a result means for your household, ask the utility, and for health questions, your doctor.

Talk it through

Jorge can explain your options for a certified drinking water system at the kitchen tap. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. See also the best drinking water system for a Lauderhill home.

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