Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL tap water
11 contaminants were measured in the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 11
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chlorine
- Service area
- FL
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- DRILLED WELL
Treatment
- TREATMENT PLANT
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.62–4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 16.2–28.7 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 18 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.1 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.0342 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.74Reported levelSystem-wide | 0MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.003Reported levelSystem-wide | 2MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 26.7 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.5 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.63Reported levelSystem-wide | 4MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 2Reported levelSystem-wide | 0MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's water
+Is Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chlorine. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL tap water?
11 contaminants were measured in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 8 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL tap water?
One contaminant in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chlorine (1.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Chlorine, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfectants family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, FL's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.