What the free screening covers
| Test | Why it matters in Lauderhill |
|---|---|
| Free and total chlorine | The City reports chlorine at a 2.6 ppm average; the two readings together show which form you have. |
| Hardness | The plant lime softens the water; your tap shows the result. |
| TDS | A baseline for drinking water and for RO performance later. |
| pH | Useful for comparing tap and filtered water. |
| Appearance | The 2025 report notes an aesthetic color reading above the secondary standard. |
Reading the City's report alongside your test
The Water Quality Report gives system-wide numbers: the City's plant, six Biscayne Aquifer wells, and sampling across the distribution system. Your tap adds the last stretch: your service line, your plumbing, your water heater. Jorge brings both together so you see what is the City's water and what is your house. Reports are on the City's Water Quality Report page; questions go to the Water Treatment Plant at 954-730-2972.
Tests matched to the complaint
- Pool smell in the shower: free and total chlorine at the hot and cold taps.
- Rotten-egg smell on hot water only: a hot-versus-cold comparison, which usually points to the water heater. See rotten-egg smell in Lauderhill.
- White crust on fixtures: hardness and TDS. See hard water spots.
- Orange marks on walls or sidewalks: iron in the irrigation water. See orange stains.
- Faint yellow tint: a side-by-side look at tap and filtered water.
When to use a certified lab
- Lead: the City's 2025 sampling had a 90th percentile of 8.0 ppb, under the action level, with four samples above it. If you are concerned, the report says you may contact the utility about testing.
- Private wells: bacteria and nitrate at a certified lab, as the Florida Department of Health recommends.
- PFAS: requires a specialized lab method.
See home screening vs. lab analysis.
What happens at the visit
Jorge tests at a kitchen tap and often a bathroom or outdoor tap, asks what bothers you, and explains each reading in plain words. If nothing needs fixing, he says so. Read what happens during a home water assessment.
Book it
Have your latest water bill handy so Jorge can confirm your provider, and note which taps bother you most. Then call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974 to pick a time. Weekday and weekend visits can be arranged; tell him if you live in a gated community so he can be added to the guest list.
https://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/departments/utilities/water/water-quality-report
https://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/33564/639141751477300000
https://www.floridahealth.gov/community-environmental-public-health/public-health-laboratories/laboratory-services/environmental-laboratory-services/well-water-testing/
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist