What PFAS are
PFAS is shorthand for a large family of fluorinated industrial chemicals found in products that resist grease, stains, heat or water, and in some firefighting foams. Because they persist in soil and groundwater for a very long time, regulators track them in drinking water. EPA finalized limits for several PFAS in 2024 and later proposed revising parts of that rule, so check EPA's PFAS page for where things stand.
What each provider reports
| Provider | What its report says |
|---|---|
| NSID | 2024 report: 2023 UCMR 5 sampling found no detectable PFAS or lithium |
| Coconut Creek (Broward County 2A water) | Broward County's 2025 report lists several PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS, detected in 2A samples from March and April 2025, in its unregulated contaminants table |
| Parkland Utilities, Inc. | Ask the utility, or check EPA's UCMR 5 Data Finder |
| Private well | No data unless you test |
A result for one provider says nothing about another. Confirm yours, then read that report and compare detected values with EPA's current rule.
Choosing a PFAS filter
- Look for NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) certification listing PFOA and PFOS reduction.
- Match the exact model number on the certifier's listing.
- Replace cartridges and membranes on schedule; claims apply only within rated capacity.
Living Water does not claim its systems remove PFAS. See how to verify PFAS reduction claims.
Private wells
No utility data covers a private well. If PFAS is a concern, a certified lab using EPA methods is the only way to know. Ask the lab which compounds it reports and its reporting limits.
Reading the tables
PFAS are reported in micrograms per liter (ug/L) or parts per trillion, with a minimum reporting level below which a compound shows as not detected. Broward County's report also shows the federal limits that take effect in 2029 for comparison, and EPA has since proposed changes to parts of that rule, so check EPA's page for the current status. Sampling dates matter too: NSID's statement covers 2023 sampling, while Broward County's table covers early 2025. Results describe the water supply, not your home plumbing.
Testing and next steps
Jorge's free in-home screening covers chloramine, hardness, TDS, pH and iron, not PFAS. He can help you read your provider's data, explain what certified options exist, and point you toward lab testing if you want documented results at your tap. Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974.
https://nsidfl.gov/water_quality_reports/2024.pdf
https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport
https://www.coconutcreek.net/docs/default-source/uedocs/water-quality-report/water-quality-report-2025-ccr.pdf?sfvrsn=6ffcaf8a_3
https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist