33843
Frostproof, FL
Polk County · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area
FROSTPROOF, CITY OF

Is tap water in Frostproof CCD (33843) safe to drink?

Some concern
Last tested: September 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested September 2025.
Townships:
  • Frostproof CCD, FL
  • Lake Wales CCD, FL
Neighborhood:
  • Frostproof

The short answer for Frostproof CCD (33843)

Frostproof tap water has 11 detected contaminants, currently below EPA limits (tested September 2025). PFHxS measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

The health risk for Frostproof

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection, especially for children.
  • PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
PFHxS concentration (µg/L) September 2025
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
82% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.003 µg/L
Add a Layer of Protection for Frostproof Tap Water

PFHxS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected below EPA limits. A certified filter can still add an extra layer of protection.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFHxS
Tested: September 2025 · FROSTPROOF WTP #5		 0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 82% of limit
View all tested compounds

CL-3 Htrn AS Monitor · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Lead 0.200 µg/L 15 µg/L 1% of limit
Arsenic 0.070 µg/L 10 µg/L 0.7% of limit
Chromium 0.420 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.4% of limit
Copper 0.400 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Alachlor 0.420 ng/L 2000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Glyphosate 0.100 µg/L 700 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Atrazine 0.210 ng/L 3000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Simazine 0.260 ng/L 4000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
2,4-D 0.002 µg/L 70 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate + Nitrite 0.004 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
.alpha.-Endosulfan 0.410 ng/L — —
.alpha.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.100 ng/L — —
.beta.-Endosulfan 0.930 ng/L — —
.beta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.100 ng/L — —
.delta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.410 ng/L — —
.lambda.-Cyhalothrin 0.770 ng/L — —
2,4,5-T 0.004 µg/L — —
2-Chloro-4-isopropylamino-6... 1.400 ng/L — —
3-Hydroxycarbofuran 0.002 µg/L — —
Acesulfame 0.100 µg/L — —
Acetaminophen 0.008 µg/L — —
Acetamiprid 0.002 µg/L — —
Acetochlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Afidopyropen 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldicarb 0.020 µg/L — —
Aldicarb sulfone 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldicarb sulfoxide 0.002 µg/L — —
Aldrin 0.670 ng/L — —
Alkalinity, total 130.000 mg/L — —
Aluminum 19.500 µg/L — —
Ametryn 1.200 ng/L — —
Aminomethylphosphonic acid 0.100 µg/L — —
Ammonia 1.400 mg/L — —
Ammonia-nitrogen 0.700 mg/L — —
Antimony 0.050 µg/L — —
Azinphos-methyl 3.100 ng/L — —
Azoxystrobin 0.420 ng/L — —
Barium 76.200 µg/L — —
Bentazon 0.001 µg/L — —
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.... 0.080 µg/L — —
Benzovindiflupyr 0.002 µg/L — —
Beryllium 0.010 µg/L — —
Beta Cypermethrin 1.500 µg/L — —
Bifenthrin 0.520 ng/L — —
Bromacil 150.000 ng/L — —
Butylate 0.470 ng/L — —
Cadmium 0.020 µg/L — —
Caffeine 7.800 ng/L — —
Calcium 43.000 mg/L — —
Carbamazepine 0.001 µg/L — —
Carbaryl 0.002 µg/L — —
Carbofuran 0.002 µg/L — —
Carbophenothion 0.520 ng/L — —
Carfentrazone-ethyl 0.160 ng/L — —
Chlordecone 14.000 ng/L — —
Chlorfenapyr 0.310 ng/L — —
Chloride 13.600 mg/L — —
Chlorothalonil 3.700 ng/L — —
Chlorpyrifos 0.310 ng/L — —
Chlorpyrifos-methyl 0.100 µg/L — —
Chlorthal-dimethyl 0.150 ng/L — —
cis-Chlordane 0.210 ng/L — —
cis-Nonachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Clothianidin 0.002 µg/L — —
Coumaphos 1.100 ng/L — —
Cyanazine 5.200 ng/L — —
Cyfluthrin 1.300 ng/L — —
Cyprodinil 0.210 ng/L — —
Deltamethrin 1.300 ng/L — —
Demeton 3.700 ng/L — —
Diazinon 0.130 ng/L — —
Dichlobenil 0.260 ng/L — —
Dicofol 1.300 ng/L — —
Dieldrin 0.410 ng/L — —
Difenoconazole 0.630 ng/L — —
Dimethenamid 0.100 ng/L — —
Dimethomorph 0.310 ng/L — —
Dinotefuran 0.002 µg/L — —
Disulfoton 0.630 µg/L — —
Dithiopyr 1.000 ng/L — —
Diuron 0.011 µg/L — —
Endosulfan sulfate 0.310 µg/L — —
Endothall 0.250 µg/L — —
Endrin 0.930 ng/L — —
Endrin aldehyde 0.770 µg/L — —
Endrin ketone 0.410 ng/L — —
Escherichia coli 1.000 MPN/100mL — —
Esfenvalerate 0.770 ng/L — —
Ethalfluralin 0.150 ng/L — —
Ethion 0.310 µg/L — —
Ethoprop 0.130 ng/L — —
Etridiazole 0.100 ng/L — —
Fenamiphos 0.470 ng/L — —
Fenbuconazole 0.520 ng/L — —
Fenpropathrin 0.260 ng/L — —
Fenuron 0.032 µg/L — —
Fipronil 0.210 ng/L — —
Fipronil Desulfinyl 0.100 ng/L — —
Fipronil Sulfide 0.100 ng/L — —
Fipronil Sulfone 0.100 ng/L — —
Fluazifop-P-butyl 0.100 ng/L — —
Fludioxonil 0.100 ng/L — —
Flumioxazin 3.100 ng/L — —
Fluoride 0.320 mg/L — —
Fluridone 0.001 µg/L — —
Flutolanil 0.100 ng/L — —
Fluxapyroxad 0.260 ng/L — —
Fonofos 0.160 ng/L — —
Glufosinate-ammonium 0.100 µg/L — —
Heptachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Heptachlor epoxide 0.260 µg/L — —
Hexachlorobenzene 1.000 ng/L — —
Hexazinone 0.520 ng/L — —
Hydrocodone 0.002 µg/L — —
Imazalil 0.680 ng/L — —
Imazapyr 0.004 µg/L — —
Imidacloprid 0.002 µg/L — —
Iprodione 0.520 ng/L — —
Iron 12.900 µg/L — —
Lindane 0.130 µg/L — —
Linuron 0.004 µg/L — —
Loratadine 0.310 ng/L — —
Magnesium 14.400 mg/L — —
Malathion 0.370 µg/L — —
Mandestrobin 0.002 µg/L — —
Manganese 5.150 µg/L — —
Mecoprop 0.002 µg/L — —
Metalaxyl 0.520 ng/L — —
Methiocarb 0.002 µg/L — —
Methomyl 0.002 µg/L — —
Methoprene 0.770 ng/L — —
Methoxychlor 0.310 ng/L — —
Methyl parathion 0.210 ng/L — —
Metolachlor 0.780 ng/L — —
Metribuzin 0.420 ng/L — —
Mevinphos 1.000 ng/L — —
Mirex 0.360 µg/L — —
Molinate 0.260 ng/L — —
Molybdenum 0.180 µg/L — —
Myclobutanil 0.370 ng/L — —
N-2-Ethylhexylbicyclohepten... 0.210 ng/L — —
Naled 2.600 ng/L — —
Napropamide 0.730 ng/L — —
Naproxen 0.008 µg/L — —
Nickel 0.500 µg/L — —
Nitrogen, mixed forms (NH3)... 0.880 mg/L — —
Norflurazon 150.000 ng/L — —
Organic carbon 5.300 mg/L — —
Oxadiazon 0.370 ng/L — —
Oxamyl 0.002 µg/L — —
Oxychlordane 0.310 ng/L — —
Oxyfluorfen 0.210 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDD 0.260 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDE 0.210 ng/L — —
p,p'-DDT 0.820 ng/L — —
Parathion 0.160 ng/L — —
Pendimethalin 1.800 ng/L — —
Permethrin 1.600 µg/L — —
Phenothrin 0.930 ng/L — —
Phenytoin 5.500 ng/L — —
Phorate 0.260 µg/L — —
Phosphorus 0.097 mg/L — —
Piperonyl butoxide 0.390 ng/L — —
Potassium 1.850 mg/L — —
Prallethrin 2.100 ng/L — —
Primidone 0.004 µg/L — —
Prodiamine 0.210 ng/L — —
Prometon 3.100 µg/L — —
Prometryn 0.370 ng/L — —
Pronamide 0.100 ng/L — —
Propanil 0.100 ng/L — —
Propargite 0.840 ng/L — —
Propiconazole 0.640 ng/L — —
Propoxur 0.002 µg/L — —
Purge Volume 1339.450 gal — —
Pyraclostrobin 0.002 µg/L — —
Pyraflufen-ethyl 0.310 ng/L — —
Pyridaben 1.500 ng/L — —
Pyriproxyfen 0.260 ng/L — —
S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate 0.520 ng/L — —
Selenium 0.200 µg/L — —
Silica 18.800 mg/L — —
Silver 0.010 µg/L — —
Silvex 0.004 µg/L — —
Sodium 7.980 mg/L — —
Strontium 3320.000 µg/L — —
Sucralose 0.010 µg/L — —
Sulfate 35.300 mg/L — —
Sulfentrazone 1.500 ng/L — —
Tau-fluvalinate 0.260 ng/L — —
Tebuconazole 1.500 ng/L — —
Terbufos 0.210 µg/L — —
Terbuthylazine 0.210 ng/L — —
Tetrachlorvinphos 0.420 ng/L — —
Tetramethrin 0.770 ng/L — —
Thallium 0.100 µg/L — —
Thiamethoxam 0.002 µg/L — —
Thiobencarb 0.520 ng/L — —
Tolfenpyrad 0.002 µg/L — —
Total Coliform 13.400 MPN/100mL — —
Total dissolved solids 210.000 mg/L — —
Total hardness 223.000 mg/L — —
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Or... 0.080 mg/L — —
trans-Chlordane 0.210 ng/L — —
trans-Nonachlor 0.210 ng/L — —
Triadimefon 0.160 ng/L — —
Triclopyr 0.004 µg/L — —
Triclosan methyl ether 0.150 ng/L — —
Trifluralin 0.210 ng/L — —
True color 15.000 PCU — —
Water level in well, depth ... 10.010 ft — —
Zinc 5.000 µg/L — —

FROSTPROOF WTP #4 · Tested: September 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

FROSTPROOF WTP #5 · Tested: September 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFHxS 0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 82% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 33843

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 33843 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 33843 tap water?

ZIP 33843 has 11 detected contaminants below EPA limits in this dataset. PFHxS measured closest to its guideline.

Will boiling ZIP 33843 tap water remove PFHxS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFHxS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 33843?

Public records identify FROSTPROOF, CITY OF as a primary water system associated with ZIP 33843. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 33843 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is September 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 33843?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact FROSTPROOF, CITY OF or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 33843. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested September 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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