Fluoride by provider
| Provider | Most recent listed sample | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NSID | 0.593 ppm (April 2024) | Before the law |
| Coconut Creek (Broward County 2A) | 0.857 ppm (July 2023) | Before the law; the report text still describes adding fluoride |
| Parkland Utilities, Inc. | See its report | Same state law applies |
| Private well | Only natural fluoride | Test to know |
The regulatory maximum is 4.0 ppm. Newer reports should show post-July 2025 levels.
Natural fluoride differs by source
NSID draws from both the Biscayne and Floridan Aquifers, while Broward County draws from the Biscayne. Natural fluoride levels may differ between sources, so once added fluoride is gone, the numbers in future reports may not match. For a current figure at your tap, a certified lab test is the reliable option.
Ways to reduce fluoride at home
| Method | Fluoride? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse osmosis | A common method | Check the model's NSF/ANSI 58 listing or data sheet |
| Activated alumina | Designed for it in some systems | Maintenance matters |
| Pitcher and fridge filters | Usually not | Check the listing |
| Whole-home carbon | No | Aimed at chloramine |
See what to look for in a fluoride reduction system.
Our position
This page explains the water and the equipment, not whether fluoride is good or bad for you. Talk with your dentist or doctor about fluoride and dental care. Living Water's under-sink systems are multi-stage alkaline RO units; ask Jorge for the model's performance data so you can verify any fluoride claim.
If someone tells you a product removes fluoride, ask to see that claim on the certification listing or performance data sheet for the exact model number. Marketing language alone is not enough.
Getting a current number
If fluoride is your main concern, ask a certified lab for a fluoride test before buying equipment, so you know your starting point. Ask the lab for its method and reporting limit so later results are comparable. If you are on a private well, the lab result is the only number you will have, since no utility report covers it. Then compare that number with the exact model's performance data, and plan for the maintenance the method needs: RO filters and membranes on schedule, or media replacement for activated alumina.
Next step
Fluoride questions usually lead to a drinking water system decision. If fluoride is your main concern, get a lab number first, then compare it with the model's performance data. Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974 for a free in-home test.
https://flsenate.gov/Committees/billsummaries/2025/html/700
https://nsidfl.gov/water_quality_reports/2024.pdf
https://www.coconutcreek.net/docs/default-source/uedocs/water-quality-report/water-quality-report-2025-ccr.pdf?sfvrsn=6ffcaf8a_3
https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist