PFAS Water Filter in Palm Springs

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. EPA's PFAS pages explain the federal drinking water rule, which sets limits of 4.0 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS, and its timeline.

What the Village's report covers

The 2025 report says it lists the only contaminants detected in the Village's drinking water out of the more than 80 EPA requires it to monitor: disinfectants and byproducts, nitrate, nitrite and dichloromethane. It does not include an unregulated contaminant or PFAS table. That does not tell you PFAS results one way or the other, so ask directly.

• Water Treatment Manager: (561) 584-8200 ext. 8718.
• Ask whether the system sampled under UCMR 5, the results, and where they are published.

EPA's UCMR 5 data

EPA's UCMR 5 page explains that public water systems sampled for 29 PFAS plus lithium and that results are published in EPA's data finder. You can search by system name or ID. The Village's report lists its system number on the FDEP source water assessment link as 4501058.

Results are reported per compound in parts per trillion; ND means not detected at the reporting level.

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.
• Replace cartridges on schedule; the Village's report also reminds customers to replace filter cartridges according to the manufacturer.

We do not claim that Living Water's systems remove PFAS. Ask for the certification listing of any model, including ours.

Pitchers and refrigerator filters can carry PFOA and PFOS certifications too, but many do not. The box is not enough; look up the model on the certifier's listing.

Private wells

The Village's monitoring does not cover private wells. A certified lab using EPA methods is the only way to know whether a well contains PFAS. See well water in Palm Springs.

Retest after flooding.

Testing and next steps

Jorge's free screening covers chloramine, hardness, TDS, pH and iron, not PFAS. He can help you read whatever data the Village provides. See screening vs. lab analysis. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

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