ZIP Code 33141
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.
32
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
1083%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 825% of limit
Detected: 33.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 350% of limit
Detected: 14.00 ppt
MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM
FL4130871 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
11
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 33.00ppt | 825% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.00ppt | 350% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 9.40ppt | 94% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 6.50ppt | 65% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 190.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 58.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 56.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 22.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 3 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 20.00 ppt | No federal limit |
| 8:2 FTS8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 9.60 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.60 ppt | No federal limit |
MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF
FL4130901 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
10
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 24.00ppt | 600% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.80ppt | 195% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 56% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 89.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 28.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 27.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 15.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 2 more compounds detected at low levels
| 8:2 FTS8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 5.30 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.50 ppt | No federal limit |
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, CITY OF
FL4130970 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
11
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 43.30ppt | 1083% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.20ppt | 355% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 9.10ppt | 91% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 5.60ppt | 56% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 135.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 52.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 47.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 20.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 3 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid | 19.90 ppt | No federal limit |
| 8:2 FTS8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 10.70 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.50 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 33141 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.