32908
Palm Bay, FL
Brevard County · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area
PALM BAY, CITY OF

Is tap water in West Brevard CCD (32908) safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: January 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested January 2025.
Townships:
  • Palm Bay CCD, FL
  • West Brevard CCD, FL
Neighborhood:
  • Palm Bay

The short answer for West Brevard CCD (32908)

Palm Bay tap water has 12 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 2.9× the limit (tested December 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Palm Bay

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L) December 2024
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L
0.009 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
190% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.009 µg/L
Certified Filters for Palm Bay Tap Water

PFPeA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA
Tested: December 2024 · ASR Well		 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 190% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: December 2024 · Troutman Lime Softening Plant		 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 150% above limit
PFOA
Tested: December 2024 · ASR Well		 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 112% above limit
PFBS
Tested: December 2024 · ASR Well		 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 103% above limit
PFOA
Tested: December 2024 · Troutman Lime Softening Plant		 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
View all tested compounds

ASR Well · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 190% above limit
PFOA 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 112% above limit
PFBS 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 103% above limit
PFOS 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 20% above limit
PFHxS 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 20% above limit
PFHxA 0.007 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% 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
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
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <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

Troutman Lime Softening Plant · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 150% above limit
PFOA 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 95% above limit
PFBS 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 87% above limit
PFOS 0.007 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 82% above limit
PFHxS 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 18% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 7% above limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% 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
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
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <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

BR1995 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Arsenic 0.500 µg/L 10 µg/L 5% of limit
Chromium 0.500 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.5% of limit
Lead 0.050 µg/L 15 µg/L 0.3% of limit
Copper 0.500 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate + Nitrite 0.010 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
Alkalinity, total 127.073 mg/L — —
Aluminum 11.719 µg/L — —
Ammonia-nitrogen 0.478 mg/L — —
Antimony 0.500 µg/L — —
Barium 50.967 µg/L — —
Beryllium 0.050 µg/L — —
Cadmium 0.050 µg/L — —
Calcium 105.776 mg/L — —
Chloride 371.930 mg/L — —
Iron 12.112 µg/L — —
Magnesium 44.202 mg/L — —
Manganese 0.500 µg/L — —
Molybdenum 1.000 µg/L — —
Nickel 0.500 µg/L — —
Organic carbon 13.820 mg/L — —
Orthophosphate 0.012 mg/L — —
Phosphorus 0.020 mg/L — —
Potassium 4.838 mg/L — —
Selenium 5.000 µg/L — —
Silver 0.050 µg/L — —
Sodium 216.403 mg/L — —
Strontium 12169.818 µg/L — —
Sulfate 165.900 mg/L — —
Thallium 0.050 µg/L — —
Tin 0.500 µg/L — —
Total dissolved solids 1340.000 mg/L — —
Total hardness 581.803 mg/L — —
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Or... 1.949 mg/L — —
Vanadium 0.500 µg/L — —
Water level in well, depth ... 4.280 ft — —
Zinc 5.000 µg/L — —

South Regional RO WTP · Tested: Multiple dates

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

Water utilities serving ZIP 32908

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 32908 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 32908?

ZIP 32908 has 12 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 2.9x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 32908 tap water remove PFPeA?

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 PFPeA?

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 32908?

Public records identify PALM BAY, CITY OF as a primary water system associated with ZIP 32908. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 32908 tap water last tested?

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

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 32908?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PALM BAY, CITY OF or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 32908. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFPeA: 0,003 µg/L)
Last tested January 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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