33187
Richmond West, FL
Miami-Dade County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM

Is Richmond West tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: May 2024
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested May 2024.
Townships:
  • Everglades CCD, FL
  • Princeton-Goulds CCD, FL
  • Kendale Lakes-Tamiami CCD, FL
Community:
  • Miami, FL

The short answer for Richmond West

Richmond West tap water has 20 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including 6:2 FTS at 25.8× the limit (tested May 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Richmond West

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.
  • 6:2 FTS, 8:2 FTS, PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
6:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) May 2024
0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.2 µg/L
0.129 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.005 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
2478% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.005 µg/L | Your water: 0.129 µg/L
Certified Filters for Richmond West Tap Water

6:2 FTS (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
6:2 FTS
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP
0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
6:2 FTS
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP
0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP
0.044 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1363% above limit
PFOS
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP
0.030 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 648% above limit
PFHpA
Tested: May 2024 · Hialeah WTP
0.020 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 557% above limit
View all tested compounds

Hialeah WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
6:2 FTS 0.129 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 2478% above limit
PFPeA 0.044 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 1363% above limit
PFOS 0.030 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 648% above limit
PFHpA 0.020 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 557% above limit
PFOA 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 167% above limit
PFHxS 0.008 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 105% above limit
8:2 FTS 0.010 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 92% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 43% above limit
PFNA 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 47% of limit
PFHxA 0.053 µg/L 3 µg/L 2% of limit
PFBA 0.019 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.3% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 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
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

Preston WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.016 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 300% above limit
PFPeA 0.010 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 233% above limit
6:2 FTS 0.008 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 58% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 33% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 33% above limit
PFOA 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 20% above limit
PFHxS 0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 75% of limit
PFHxA 0.008 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.3% of limit
PFBA 0.012 µg/L 6 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
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
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

Alexander Orr WTP · Tested: May 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFPeA 0.011 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 267% above limit
PFOS 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 175% above limit
PFBS 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 53% above limit
PFHpA 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 23% above limit
PFOA 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 10% above limit
PFHxA 0.007 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.011 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.2% of limit
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
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

G-596 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Arsenic 0.600 µg/L 10 µg/L 6% of limit
Lead 0.200 µg/L 15 µg/L 1% of limit
Chromium 0.400 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.4% of limit
Copper 1.150 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.1% of limit
Alachlor 0.420 ng/L 2000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate + Nitrite 1.800 mg/L 1E+04 mg/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
.alpha.-Endosulfan 0.430 ng/L
.alpha.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.beta.-Endosulfan 0.970 ng/L
.beta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.delta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.430 ng/L
.lambda.-Cyhalothrin 0.800 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 0.700 ng/L
Alkalinity, total 223.000 mg/L
Aluminum 5.000 µg/L
Ametryn 1.200 ng/L
Aminomethylphosphonic acid 0.100 µg/L
Ammonia 0.180 mg/L
Ammonia-nitrogen 0.005 mg/L
Antimony 0.360 µg/L
Azinphos-methyl 3.200 ng/L
Azoxystrobin 1.200 ng/L
Barium 21.300 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 1.600 µg/L
Bifenthrin 0.540 ng/L
Bromacil 0.630 ng/L
Butylate 0.470 ng/L
Cadmium 0.020 µg/L
Caffeine 7.900 ng/L
Calcium 107.000 mg/L
Carbamazepine 0.001 µg/L
Carbaryl 0.002 µg/L
Carbofuran 0.002 µg/L
Carbophenothion 0.530 ng/L
Carfentrazone-ethyl 0.160 ng/L
Chlordecone 14.000 ng/L
Chlorfenapyr 0.320 ng/L
Chloride 34.000 mg/L
Chlorothalonil 3.900 ng/L
Chlorpyrifos 0.320 ng/L
Chlorpyrifos-methyl 0.110 µg/L
Chlorthal-dimethyl 0.160 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 5.300 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 0.270 ng/L
Dicofol 1.300 ng/L
Dieldrin 0.430 ng/L
Difenoconazole 0.630 ng/L
Dimethenamid 0.110 ng/L
Dimethomorph 0.320 ng/L
Dinotefuran 0.002 µg/L
Disulfoton 0.630 µg/L
Dithiopyr 1.100 ng/L
Diuron 0.002 µg/L
Endosulfan sulfate 0.320 µg/L
Endothall 0.250 µg/L
Endrin 0.970 ng/L
Endrin aldehyde 0.800 µg/L
Endrin ketone 0.430 ng/L
Escherichia coli 5.200 MPN/100mL
Esfenvalerate 0.800 ng/L
Ethalfluralin 0.160 ng/L
Ethion 0.320 µg/L
Ethoprop 0.130 ng/L
Etridiazole 0.110 ng/L
Fenamiphos 0.470 ng/L
Fenbuconazole 0.530 ng/L
Fenpropathrin 0.270 ng/L
Fenuron 0.032 µg/L
Fipronil 0.210 ng/L
Fipronil Desulfinyl 0.110 ng/L
Fipronil Sulfide 0.110 ng/L
Fipronil Sulfone 0.110 ng/L
Fluazifop-P-butyl 0.110 ng/L
Fludioxonil 0.110 ng/L
Flumioxazin 3.200 ng/L
Fluoride 0.200 mg/L
Fluridone 0.001 µg/L
Flutolanil 0.110 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 0.270 µg/L
Hexachlorobenzene 1.100 ng/L
Hexazinone 0.530 ng/L
Hydrocodone 0.002 µg/L
Imazalil 0.690 ng/L
Imazapyr 0.015 µg/L
Imidacloprid 0.002 µg/L
Iprodione 0.530 ng/L
Iron 30.000 µg/L
Lindane 0.130 µg/L
Linuron 0.004 µg/L
Loratadine 0.320 ng/L
Magnesium 4.070 mg/L
Malathion 0.370 µg/L
Mandestrobin 0.002 µg/L
Manganese 5.600 µg/L
Mecoprop 0.002 µg/L
Metalaxyl 0.550 ng/L
Methiocarb 0.002 µg/L
Methomyl 0.002 µg/L
Methoprene 0.800 ng/L
Methoxychlor 0.320 ng/L
Methyl parathion 0.210 ng/L
Metolachlor 0.790 ng/L
Metribuzin 0.420 ng/L
Mevinphos 1.100 ng/L
Mirex 0.380 µg/L
Molinate 0.260 ng/L
Molybdenum 1.060 µg/L
Myclobutanil 0.370 ng/L
N-2-Ethylhexylbicyclohepten... 0.210 ng/L
Naled 2.600 ng/L
Napropamide 0.740 ng/L
Naproxen 0.008 µg/L
Nickel 0.640 µg/L
Nitrogen, mixed forms (NH3)... 2.100 mg/L
Norflurazon 1.100 ng/L
Organic carbon 4.300 mg/L
Oxadiazon 0.370 ng/L
Oxamyl 0.002 µg/L
Oxychlordane 0.320 ng/L
Oxyfluorfen 0.210 ng/L
p,p'-DDD 0.270 ng/L
p,p'-DDE 0.210 ng/L
p,p'-DDT 0.860 ng/L
Parathion 0.160 ng/L
Pendimethalin 1.800 ng/L
Permethrin 1.700 µg/L
Phenothrin 0.970 ng/L
Phenytoin 5.600 ng/L
Phorate 0.260 µg/L
Phosphorus 0.011 mg/L
Piperonyl butoxide 0.160 ng/L
Potassium 8.300 mg/L
Prallethrin 2.100 ng/L
Primidone 0.004 µg/L
Prodiamine 0.210 ng/L
Prometon 3.200 µg/L
Prometryn 0.370 ng/L
Pronamide 0.110 ng/L
Propanil 0.110 ng/L
Propargite 0.840 ng/L
Propiconazole 0.630 ng/L
Propoxur 0.002 µg/L
Purge Volume 51.480 gal
Pyraclostrobin 0.002 µg/L
Pyraflufen-ethyl 0.320 ng/L
Pyridaben 1.500 ng/L
Pyriproxyfen 0.260 ng/L
S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate 0.530 ng/L
Selenium 0.260 µg/L
Silver 0.010 µg/L
Silvex 0.004 µg/L
Sodium 17.700 mg/L
Sucralose 0.042 µg/L
Sulfate 34.000 mg/L
Sulfentrazone 1.500 ng/L
Tau-fluvalinate 0.270 ng/L
Tebuconazole 1.500 ng/L
Terbufos 0.210 µg/L
Terbuthylazine 0.210 ng/L
Tetrachlorvinphos 0.420 ng/L
Tetramethrin 0.800 ng/L
Thallium 0.100 µg/L
Thiamethoxam 0.002 µg/L
Thiobencarb 0.530 ng/L
Tolfenpyrad 0.002 µg/L
Total Coliform 134.900 MPN/100mL
Total dissolved solids 331.000 mg/L
Total hardness 283.000 mg/L
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Or... 0.760 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 0.160 ng/L
Trifluralin 0.210 ng/L
True color 7.700 PCU
Water level in well, depth ... 6.850 ft
Zinc 5.000 µg/L

Hialeah RO PLant · Tested: May 2024

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 33187

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. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 33187 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 33187?

ZIP 33187 has 20 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including 6:2 FTS at 25.8x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 33187 tap water remove 6:2 FTS?

Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 33187, a certified filter is more reliable.

Do basic pitcher filters remove 6:2 FTS?

Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 33187?

Public records identify MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM as a primary water system associated with ZIP 33187. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 33187 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is May 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 33187?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 33187. 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 (6:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)
Last tested May 2024
Last page update 2026-05-05

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