PFAS Water Filter in Palmetto Bay

PFAS are long-lasting man-made chemicals that EPA now regulates in drinking water. For Palmetto Bay homes on county water, WASD publishes PFAS results for its main system in the annual Water Quality Report. Homes on private wells are not covered by any utility data and need a certified lab test. If you want a home PFAS filter, choose a model certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA and PFOS reduction, and check that exact model's listing.

What PFAS are

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been used in non-stick, stain-resistant and water-resistant products and some firefighting foams. They persist in the environment. EPA's PFAS pages explain the national drinking water standards and compliance timelines.

County water: WASD's PFAS table

WASD's 2025 Water Quality Report includes PFAS results for the main system, which the Orr plant feeds in this part of the county. It lists PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS and a Hazard Index for a PFAS mixture. WASD says initial compliance monitoring is underway, that it is taking measures to meet the new limits on the federal schedule, and that compliance results will appear in reports beginning in 2027. Read the table on miamidade.gov and note the system and year for each result; WASD's water quality line is 786-552-4181. EPA also posts nationwide UCMR 5 data by water system.

Private wells: no utility data

Palmetto Bay still has private wells. A well's water is not part of WASD's monitoring, so the only way to know about PFAS is a certified lab test using EPA methods. The Florida Department of Health's annual well test focuses on bacteria and nitrate; PFAS is an additional, separate analysis to ask a lab about. See well water in Palmetto Bay.

Choosing a PFAS filter

NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) certification that names PFOA and PFOS reduction.
The exact model number on the certifier's listing.
Cartridge replacement on schedule.

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

Jorge's free in-home screening covers chlorine and chloramine, hardness, TDS, pH and iron, not PFAS. He can help you read WASD's table or a lab report in plain words. See home screening vs. lab analysis.

If you get a lab report for a well, bring it along; he can explain the units, the reporting limits and how the numbers compare with EPA's standards.

Talk it through

Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974. If drinking water is your focus, see the best drinking water system for a Palmetto Bay home.

Sources:
https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/water/documents/2025-water-quality-report.pdf
https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
https://www.floridahealth.gov/community-environmental-public-health/environmental-public-health/water-quality/drinking-water/private-wells/

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

Common questions

Does Palmetto Bay's county water have PFAS?

WASD's 2025 report lists PFAS results for the main system. Read the table on miamidade.gov.

What about my private well?

No utility data covers it. A certified lab test is the only way to know.

Which filters are certified for PFAS?

Models certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA and PFOS reduction. Check the exact listing.

Do Living Water systems remove PFAS?

Living Water does not make that claim.

Can Jorge test for PFAS?

No. PFAS testing needs a certified lab.

Does a whole-home filter remove PFAS?

Only if that exact model is certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction. Many whole-home systems are designed for chlorine and chloramine, not PFAS.

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