West Palm Beach
FL

Is West Palm Beach, FL Tap Water Safe to Drink?

West Palm Beach tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 11 of 11 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFOS. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

2Water systems
11ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Latest data2025-08-08

Where Does West Palm Beach Get Its Water?

Water in West Palm Beach, FL is provided by 2 public water systems: WEST PALM BEACH WTP and PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES.

How Is West Palm Beach Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, ion exchange, membrane filtration, post-ozone biofiltration and slow sand filtration.

What's in West Palm Beach Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in West Palm Beach public water systems. 11 of 11 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFOS 0.02 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 11 ZIPs Above guideline
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFPeA 0.0077 µg/L — 11 ZIPs Within guideline
PFOA 0.0073 µg/L — 11 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for West Palm Beach

Based on EPA monitoring data, 11 of 11 ZIP codes in West Palm Beach have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Filters for PFAS Water Profile

PFAS compounds are detected in this water supply. A reverse osmosis (RO) system or an activated-carbon filter specifically certified under NSF/ANSI P473 is required for reliable PFAS reduction. Standard pitcher and faucet filters without P473 certification do not remove PFAS.

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
Under-sink RO system

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter

NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Palm Beach Tap Water

Is West Palm Beach tap water safe to drink?

West Palm Beach tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 11 of 11 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in West Palm Beach tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in West Palm Beach water systems include: PFOS, lithium, PFPeA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does West Palm Beach get its drinking water?

West Palm Beach receives water from 2 public water systems, including WEST PALM BEACH WTP.

Do I need a water filter in West Palm Beach?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is West Palm Beach tap water tested?

Public water systems in West Palm Beach are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-08-08.

Tap water reports by ZIP in West Palm Beach

Water utilities serving West Palm Beach, FL

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.

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