33469
Tequesta, FL
Palm Beach County · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES

Is Tequesta tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: August 2025
Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested August 2025.
Townships:
  • Port Salerno-Hobe Sound CCD, FL
  • Jupiter CCD, FL

The short answer for Tequesta

Tequesta tap water has 15 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 5.0× the limit (tested May 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Tequesta

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, PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFOS concentration (µg/L) May 2025
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.02 µg/L
0.020 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
400% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.020 µg/L
Certified Filters for Tequesta Tap Water

PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Tequesta tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS
Tested: May 2025 · WTP #2
0.020 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 400% above limit
PFOS
Tested: August 2025 · WTP #8
0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 200% above limit
6:2 FTS
Tested: June 2024 · Tequesta WTP
0.014 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 180% above limit
6:2 FTS
Tested: June 2024 · Tequesta WTP
0.014 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 180% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2025 · WTP #8
0.008 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 157% above limit
View all tested compounds

WTP #2 · Tested: May 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.020 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 400% above limit
PFOA 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 125% above limit
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 123% above limit
PFBS 0.005 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 63% above limit
PFHxS 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 60% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 100% of limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 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
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
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

WTP #8 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOS 0.012 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 200% above limit
PFPeA 0.008 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 157% above limit
PFBS 0.006 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 103% above limit
PFOA 0.007 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 82% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 3% above limit
PFHxS 0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 98% of limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% of limit
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L 0.1% 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
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

Tequesta WTP · Tested: June 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.014 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 180% above limit
6:2 FTS 0.014 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 180% above limit
PFOS 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 150% above limit
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 140% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 30% above limit
PFHxA 0.005 µg/L 3 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
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
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
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
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Jupiter WTP · Tested: September 2023

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

PB-0565 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
Arsenic 0.460 µg/L 10 µg/L 5% 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 0.400 µg/L 1300 µg/L 0.0% of limit
Alachlor 0.420 ng/L 2000 ng/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 0.270 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 0.420 ng/L
.alpha.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.beta.-Endosulfan 0.950 ng/L
.beta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.110 ng/L
.delta.-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.420 ng/L
.lambda.-Cyhalothrin 0.790 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 0.690 ng/L
Alkalinity, total 100.000 mg/L
Aluminum 5.000 µg/L
Ametryn 1.200 ng/L
Aminomethylphosphonic acid 0.100 µg/L
Ammonia 0.068 mg/L
Ammonia-nitrogen 1.500 mg/L
Antimony 0.050 µg/L
Azinphos-methyl 3.200 ng/L
Azoxystrobin 0.420 ng/L
Barium 4.100 µg/L
Bentazon 0.028 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 0.530 ng/L
Bromacil 0.640 ng/L
Butylate 0.480 ng/L
Cadmium 0.020 µg/L
Caffeine 8.000 ng/L
Calcium 33.800 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 44.000 mg/L
Chlorothalonil 3.800 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 0.260 ng/L
Dicofol 1.300 ng/L
Dieldrin 0.420 ng/L
Difenoconazole 0.640 ng/L
Dimethenamid 0.110 ng/L
Dimethomorph 0.320 ng/L
Dinotefuran 0.002 µg/L
Disulfoton 0.640 µg/L
Dithiopyr 1.100 ng/L
Diuron 0.002 µg/L
Endosulfan sulfate 0.320 µg/L
Endothall 0.250 µg/L
Endrin 0.950 ng/L
Endrin aldehyde 0.790 µg/L
Endrin ketone 0.420 ng/L
Escherichia coli 139.500 MPN/100mL
Esfenvalerate 0.790 ng/L
Ethalfluralin 0.160 ng/L
Ethion 0.320 µg/L
Ethoprop 0.130 ng/L
Etridiazole 0.110 ng/L
Fenamiphos 0.480 ng/L
Fenbuconazole 0.530 ng/L
Fenpropathrin 0.260 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 0.025 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 0.210 ng/L
Heptachlor epoxide 0.260 µg/L
Hexachlorobenzene 1.100 ng/L
Hexazinone 4.600 ng/L
Hydrocodone 0.002 µg/L
Imazalil 0.690 ng/L
Imazapyr 0.004 µg/L
Imidacloprid 0.002 µg/L
Iprodione 0.530 ng/L
Iron 4750.000 µg/L
Lindane 0.130 µg/L
Linuron 0.004 µg/L
Loratadine 0.320 ng/L
Magnesium 2.650 mg/L
Malathion 0.370 µg/L
Mandestrobin 0.002 µg/L
Manganese 239.000 µg/L
Mecoprop 0.002 µg/L
Metalaxyl 0.530 ng/L
Methiocarb 0.002 µg/L
Methomyl 0.002 µg/L
Methoprene 0.790 ng/L
Methoxychlor 0.320 ng/L
Methyl parathion 0.210 ng/L
Metolachlor 0.800 ng/L
Metribuzin 0.420 ng/L
Mevinphos 1.100 ng/L
Mirex 0.370 µg/L
Molinate 0.270 ng/L
Molybdenum 1.120 µg/L
Myclobutanil 0.370 ng/L
N-2-Ethylhexylbicyclohepten... 4.100 ng/L
Naled 2.700 ng/L
Napropamide 0.740 ng/L
Naproxen 0.008 µg/L
Nickel 0.500 µg/L
Nitrogen, mixed forms (NH3)... 1.600 mg/L
Norflurazon 1.100 ng/L
Organic carbon 2.500 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 0.260 ng/L
p,p'-DDE 0.210 ng/L
p,p'-DDT 0.840 ng/L
Parathion 0.160 ng/L
Pendimethalin 1.800 ng/L
Permethrin 1.700 µg/L
Phenothrin 0.950 ng/L
Phenytoin 5.600 ng/L
Phorate 0.270 µg/L
Phosphorus 0.046 mg/L
Piperonyl butoxide 0.150 ng/L
Potassium 8.000 mg/L
Prallethrin 2.100 ng/L
Primidone 0.007 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 0.850 ng/L
Propiconazole 0.640 ng/L
Propoxur 0.002 µg/L
Purge Volume 137.280 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 0.530 ng/L
Selenium 0.200 µg/L
Silver 0.010 µg/L
Silvex 0.004 µg/L
Sodium 24.900 mg/L
Sucralose 0.021 µg/L
Sulfate 0.200 mg/L
Sulfentrazone 2.100 ng/L
Tau-fluvalinate 0.260 ng/L
Tebuconazole 1.500 ng/L
Terbufos 0.210 µg/L
Terbuthylazine 0.210 ng/L
Tetrachlorvinphos 0.420 ng/L
Tetramethrin 0.790 ng/L
Thallium 0.100 µg/L
Thiamethoxam 0.002 µg/L
Thiobencarb 0.530 ng/L
Tolfenpyrad 0.002 µg/L
Total Coliform 14681.000 MPN/100mL
Total dissolved solids 152.000 mg/L
Total hardness 95.200 mg/L
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Or... 0.810 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 2.800 PCU
Water level in well, depth ... 22.100 ft
Zinc 5.000 µg/L

WTP #3 · Tested: May 2025

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

WTP #9 · Tested: May 2025

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 33469

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 33469 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 33469?

ZIP 33469 has 15 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFOS at 5.0x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 33469 tap water remove PFOS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFOS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 33469?

Public records identify PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES as a primary water system associated with ZIP 33469. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 33469 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is August 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 33469?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 33469. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested August 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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