ZIP Code 33154
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
8 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.
34
PFAS Detected
8
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
825%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 365% of limit
Detected: 14.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, TOWN OF
FL4130089 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 | 14.60ppt | 365% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.40ppt | 110% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 9.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
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 |
SURFSIDE, TOWN OF
FL4131424 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 14.80ppt | 370% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.70ppt | 118% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | 31% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
6:2 FTS 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid | 20.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 12.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 12.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40 ppt | No federal limit |
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
FL4131618 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
Florida
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 20.00ppt | 500% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.30ppt | 133% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 33154 is served by 4 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.