33185
Kendall West, FL
Miami-Dade County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM

Is tap water in Kendale Lakes-Tamiami CCD (33185) 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.
Township:
  • Kendale Lakes-Tamiami CCD, FL
Community:
  • Miami, FL

The short answer for Kendale Lakes-Tamiami CCD (33185)

Kendall 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 Kendall 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 Kendall 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.

Water filter recommendation for Kendall West tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
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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

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

MW0002-1 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Lead 3.560 µg/L 15 µg/L 24% of limit
Arsenic 0.470 µg/L 10 µg/L 5% of limit
Chromium 0.400 µg/L 100 µg/L 0.4% of limit
Copper 0.400 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Alachlor 0.430 ng/L 2000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Glyphosate 0.100 µg/L 700 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Atrazine 0.220 ng/L 3000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
Simazine 0.270 ng/L 4000 ng/L 0.0% of limit
2,4-D 0.002 µg/L 70 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Nitrate + Nitrite 0.004 mg/L 1E+04 mg/L 0.0% of limit
.alpha.-Endosulfan 0.440 ng/L
.alpha.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.beta.-Endosulfan 0.990 ng/L
.beta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.delta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.440 ng/L
.lambda.-Cyhalothrin 0.830 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 0.220 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 0.720 ng/L
Alkalinity, total 144.000 mg/L
Aluminum 5.000 µg/L
Ametryn 1.200 ng/L
Aminomethylphosphonic acid 0.100 µg/L
Ammonia 0.140 mg/L
Ammonia-nitrogen 0.045 mg/L
Antimony 0.160 µg/L
Azinphos-methyl 3.200 ng/L
Azoxystrobin 0.430 ng/L
Barium 16.200 µg/L
Bentazon 0.007 µg/L
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.... 0.080 µg/L
Benzovindiflupyr 0.002 µg/L
Beryllium 0.010 µg/L
Beta Cypermethrin 1.700 µg/L
Bifenthrin 0.550 ng/L
Bromacil 0.650 ng/L
Butylate 0.490 ng/L
Cadmium 0.020 µg/L
Caffeine 8.000 ng/L
Calcium 49.500 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 15.000 ng/L
Chlorfenapyr 0.320 ng/L
Chloride 42.000 mg/L
Chlorothalonil 4.000 ng/L
Chlorpyrifos 0.320 ng/L
Chlorpyrifos-methyl 0.110 µg/L
Chlorthal-dimethyl 0.170 ng/L
cis-Chlordane 0.220 ng/L
cis-Nonachlor 0.220 ng/L
Clothianidin 0.002 µg/L
Coumaphos 1.100 ng/L
Cyanazine 5.400 ng/L
Cyfluthrin 1.400 ng/L
Cyprodinil 0.220 ng/L
Deltamethrin 1.400 ng/L
Demeton 3.700 ng/L
Diazinon 0.140 ng/L
Dichlobenil 0.280 ng/L
Dicofol 1.400 ng/L
Dieldrin 0.440 ng/L
Difenoconazole 0.650 ng/L
Dimethenamid 0.110 ng/L
Dimethomorph 0.320 ng/L
Dinotefuran 0.002 µg/L
Disulfoton 0.650 µg/L
Dithiopyr 1.100 ng/L
Diuron 0.002 µg/L
Endosulfan sulfate 0.330 µg/L
Endothall 0.250 µg/L
Endrin 0.990 ng/L
Endrin aldehyde 0.830 µg/L
Endrin ketone 0.440 ng/L
Escherichia coli 1.500 MPN/100mL
Esfenvalerate 0.830 ng/L
Ethalfluralin 0.170 ng/L
Ethion 0.320 µg/L
Ethoprop 0.130 ng/L
Etridiazole 0.110 ng/L
Fenamiphos 0.490 ng/L
Fenbuconazole 0.530 ng/L
Fenpropathrin 0.280 ng/L
Fenuron 0.032 µg/L
Fipronil 0.220 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 0.160 mg/L
Fluridone 0.001 µg/L
Flutolanil 0.110 ng/L
Fluxapyroxad 0.270 ng/L
Fonofos 0.160 ng/L
Glufosinate-ammonium 0.100 µg/L
Heptachlor 0.220 ng/L
Heptachlor epoxide 0.280 µg/L
Hexachlorobenzene 1.100 ng/L
Hexazinone 0.530 ng/L
Hydrocodone 0.002 µg/L
Imazalil 0.690 ng/L
Imazapyr 0.085 µg/L
Imidacloprid 0.002 µg/L
Iprodione 0.530 ng/L
Iron 30.000 µg/L
Lindane 0.140 µg/L
Linuron 0.004 µg/L
Loratadine 0.320 ng/L
Magnesium 7.340 mg/L
Malathion 0.380 µg/L
Mandestrobin 0.002 µg/L
Manganese 1.000 µg/L
Mecoprop 0.002 µg/L
Metalaxyl 0.530 ng/L
Methiocarb 0.002 µg/L
Methomyl 0.002 µg/L
Methoprene 0.830 ng/L
Methoxychlor 0.330 ng/L
Methyl parathion 0.220 ng/L
Metolachlor 0.800 ng/L
Metribuzin 0.430 ng/L
Mevinphos 1.100 ng/L
Mirex 0.390 µg/L
Molinate 0.270 ng/L
Molybdenum 0.150 µg/L
Myclobutanil 0.380 ng/L
N-2-Ethylhexylbicyclohepten... 0.220 ng/L
Naled 2.700 ng/L
Napropamide 0.750 ng/L
Naproxen 0.008 µg/L
Nickel 0.500 µg/L
Nitrogen, mixed forms (NH3)... 0.620 mg/L
Norflurazon 1.100 ng/L
Organic carbon 9.500 mg/L
Oxadiazon 0.370 ng/L
Oxamyl 0.002 µg/L
Oxychlordane 0.330 ng/L
Oxyfluorfen 0.210 ng/L
p,p'-DDD 0.280 ng/L
p,p'-DDE 0.220 ng/L
p,p'-DDT 0.980 ng/L
Parathion 0.160 ng/L
Pendimethalin 1.800 ng/L
Permethrin 1.800 µg/L
Phenothrin 0.990 ng/L
Phenytoin 5.700 ng/L
Phorate 0.270 µg/L
Phosphorus 0.062 mg/L
Piperonyl butoxide 0.170 ng/L
Potassium 2.400 mg/L
Prallethrin 2.200 ng/L
Primidone 0.004 µg/L
Prodiamine 0.220 ng/L
Prometon 3.200 µg/L
Prometryn 0.370 ng/L
Pronamide 0.110 ng/L
Propanil 0.110 ng/L
Propargite 0.850 ng/L
Propiconazole 0.640 ng/L
Propoxur 0.002 µg/L
Purge Volume 4.620 gal
Pyraclostrobin 0.002 µg/L
Pyraflufen-ethyl 0.320 ng/L
Pyridaben 1.500 ng/L
Pyriproxyfen 0.270 ng/L
S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate 0.540 ng/L
Selenium 0.200 µg/L
Silver 0.010 µg/L
Silvex 0.004 µg/L
Sodium 26.300 mg/L
Sucralose 0.018 µg/L
Sulfate 0.550 mg/L
Sulfentrazone 1.500 ng/L
Tau-fluvalinate 0.280 ng/L
Tebuconazole 1.500 ng/L
Terbufos 0.220 µg/L
Terbuthylazine 0.220 ng/L
Tetrachlorvinphos 0.430 ng/L
Tetramethrin 0.830 ng/L
Thallium 0.100 µg/L
Thiamethoxam 0.002 µg/L
Thiobencarb 0.530 ng/L
Tolfenpyrad 0.002 µg/L
Total Coliform 2203.000 MPN/100mL
Total dissolved solids 239.000 mg/L
Total hardness 154.000 mg/L
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Or... 0.091 mg/L
trans-Chlordane 0.220 ng/L
trans-Nonachlor 0.220 ng/L
Triadimefon 0.160 ng/L
Triclopyr 0.004 µg/L
Triclosan methyl ether 0.170 ng/L
Trifluralin 0.220 ng/L
True color 23.000 PCU
Water level in well, depth ... 7.800 ft
Zinc 6.700 µg/L

Water utilities serving ZIP 33185

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 33185 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 33185?

ZIP 33185 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 33185 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 33185, 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 33185?

Public records identify MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM as a primary water system associated with ZIP 33185. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 33185 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 33185?

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 33185. 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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