ZIP Code 33016
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
27
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
935%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 690% of limit
Detected: 27.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 255% of limit
Detected: 10.20 ppt
HIALEAH, CITY OF
FL4130604 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
12
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 27.60ppt | 690% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.20ppt | 255% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.50ppt | 65% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 43% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 59000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 91.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 36.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 35.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 4 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid | 19.10 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 14.70 ppt | No federal limit |
| 8:2 FTS8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 5.50 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.10 ppt | No federal limit |
MDWASA/REX UTILITIES
FL4131202 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 37.40ppt | 935% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.60ppt | 265% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.80ppt | 38% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 17.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 11.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HIALEAH GARDENS
FL4134365 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.70ppt | 243% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 33016 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.