Water Quality: Pembroke Pines, FL
1 water system • 187,459 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pembroke Pines is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 187,459 people, and has 83 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pembroke Pines's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Florida. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Gross Alpha, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Pembroke Pines
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBROKE PINES, CITY OF | FL4061083 | Groundwater | 187,459 | 83 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.