Is the test really free?

Yes. Jorge tests at your home and explains the results with no obligation.

Where is Oakland Park's Water Quality Report?

On the city website; call Public Works at (954) 630-4430 for a copy or a Spanish version.

I live in North Andrews Gardens. Which report is mine?

Broward County Water and Wastewater Services' report; use its district map.

Can Jorge test for lead or PFAS?

No. Those require a state-certified lab.

How long does the visit take?

Usually under an hour, including the explanation.

Do I need to be home?

Yes. Jorge tests at your tap and explains results in person.

Home Water Testing in Oakland Park

Step one: find your provider and its report

Where you live	Who delivers your water	Questions
Most of Oakland Park	City of Oakland Park, using water treated by the City of Fort Lauderdale	Public Works, 954-630-4430
North Andrews Gardens and Lakeside	Broward County Water and Wastewater Services	954-831-3250
Twin Lakes South	City of Fort Lauderdale	954-828-8000

City of Oakland Park: the Water Quality Report is posted on the city website; questions to Public Works Operations at (954) 630-4430.
Broward County: the 2025 report is online at broward.org/waterservices, with a district map.
Fort Lauderdale: its report is at fortlauderdale.gov.

What to look for in the report

Treatment: lime softening for city and county water; Fort Lauderdale is moving to nanofiltration and ion exchange at Prospect Lake.
Disinfectant: chloramines; Oakland Park's 2024 report lists 2.6 ppm.
Sodium and fluoride in the inorganic table, with sampling dates.
Disinfection byproducts: TTHM and HAA5 against limits of 80 and 60.
Lead and copper: Oakland Park notes sampling again in summer 2026, and offers a Lead and Copper Customer Portal on its Water Information page.

What the free in-home test covers

Check	What it decides
Chloramine	Filter type and size
Hardness	Whether a softener is needed
TDS	What RO will change
pH	Taste and equipment
Iron, if relevant	Stains, usually from wells

See what happens during a home water assessment.

Bring notes on anything you have noticed, such as a smell in the shower, spots on glass, a change after a boil water notice or street work, and the provider name on your bill. If you rent, mention what you are allowed to install; if you run a business, list the equipment that uses water.

When a certified lab is the right tool

Lead: older plumbing, or concerns about your service line.
Bacteria and nitrate: any private drinking well.
PFAS: certified labs using EPA methods only.

Details: home screening vs. lab analysis.

Good times to test

Before buying any treatment equipment.
After Fort Lauderdale's move to the Prospect Lake plant, if you are a city or Twin Lakes South customer.
After a precautionary boil water notice is lifted in your area, if taste or color still seems off. Oakland Park posts these notices on its Water Information page.
After plumbing work or a remodel.

Book it

Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974. The visit is free and there is no obligation.

Sources:
https://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/255/Utility-Billing-Services
https://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14670/Water-Quality-Report-2024
https://www.oaklandparkfl.gov/262/Water-Information-Temporary-Water-Shutdo
https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/files/d3f21c58-5644-4f14-9cf9-49b1020de2fd/2025-Water-Quality-Report.pdf
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/Fort-Lauderdale-Celebrates-Opening-of-Prospect-Lake-Clean-Water-Center

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