Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P.
FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P. delivers tap water graded F (52/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 86,000 residents in FLORIDA CITY, Florida using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 305-296-2454.
Is FLORIDA CITY tap water safe to drink?
FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P. delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (52/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 86,000 residents in FLORIDA CITY, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 17 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Dibromoacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Nitrate, Trichloroacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Uranium, Bromoform. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P. (system ID FL4134357) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2017 | Open |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (e.g. public notice) | 07/01/2023 | Open |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Missed testing | 11/01/2023 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for FLORIDA CITY residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P..
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 1.7 ppt, 1700x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 24.5 ppb, 409x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 27.0 ppb, 180x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact FKAA J. ROBERT DEAN W.T.P.
Reach the utility directly for service issues, water quality concerns, or to request your Consumer Confidence Report.
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Recommended water filters for FLORIDA CITY
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 52/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
46.2 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
9.1 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
1.7 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 1700× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
24.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 409× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
27.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 180× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
16.5 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 165× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
8.07 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 134× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.42 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 81× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
13.0 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 65× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
16.5 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 41× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
3.48 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 35× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
2.3 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 16× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.962 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.6× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.185 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.3× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
0.3 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 6.0× over |
| Uranium Radiological |
0.94 pCi/L | 0.43 | 20.0 | 30 | 30 | 0.43 | — | 2.2× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
0.538 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| Vanadium Other |
1.35 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.65 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.56 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
20.4 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
9.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.162 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
3.7 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
1.65 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.65 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.426 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.51 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
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