Home Water Testing in Tequesta

What the free test covers

• Total chlorine: compare with the Village's 2025 range of 0.6 to 3.8 ppm.
• Hardness: compare with the Village's average of about 100 to 120 mg/L.
• TDS: useful before and after RO.
• pH and iron: important for stains and wells.

Jorge usually tests the kitchen tap first, then a bathroom and an outdoor spigot. Differences between them can point to a water heater, an existing filter or softener, or a section of older plumbing. If you have a private irrigation well, he can test that too, which helps explain stains outdoors.

Reading the Village's report

The 2025 Water Quality Report is linked from the Village's Utilities page. It covers the plant's sources and treatment, disinfectant and byproduct results, lead and copper, and unregulated contaminants including PFAS. The Village's separate Water Quality page adds August 2025 PFAS results for finished water. Jorge walks you through the numbers that matter for your decision.

Questions about the report itself go to the plant at 561-768-0493.

Timing your test

The Village switches to free chlorine once a year for a distribution purge, and runs annual hydrant testing. Testing during either period will show different disinfectant or clarity than usual. Jorge notes the date and can retest later if needed.

The Village also notifies customers about planned maintenance on its Boil Water Notices and Announcements page. If a boil water notice is in effect for your area, follow the Village's instructions first; a home test is not a substitute for that guidance.

When to use a certified lab

• Bacteria in a private drinking well: the Florida DOH Environmental Laboratory in West Palm Beach tests for total coliform and E. coli.
• Lead: the Village's report lists contacting the water treatment plant if you want your water tested for lead.
• PFAS: a lab using EPA methods.

See home screening vs. lab analysis.

What happens after

Plain-language results and, only if something fits, a recommendation and itemized quote. If your water meets your goals as is, Jorge says so. See what happens during an assessment.

Common outcomes in Tequesta: a whole-home chloramine filter for households bothered by the taste and smell, under-sink RO for drinking water, a softener only when scale truly bothers you, and well equipment for properties with private wells. Sometimes the outcome is a fixed water heater or a cleaned drain trap.

Book

Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Mention what you notice: taste, smell, spots or stains.

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