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Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Analysis of haloacetic acids (haa5) contamination levels across Florida cities
These cities have haloacetic acids (haa5) levels above 50% of the EPA limit but within compliance
| City | Level | % of Limit | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Springs | 38.62 ug/L | 64.4% | 133,759 |
| Hialeah | 36.74 ug/L | 61.2% | 223,109 |
| Deltona | 35.10 ug/L | 58.5% | 93,692 |
| St. Petersburg | 32.86 ug/L | 54.8% | 258,308 |
| Tampa | 31.54 ug/L | 52.6% | 384,959 |
Complete list of cities where haloacetic acids (haa5) has been detected, sorted by level
| City | Level | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral SpringsGrade D | 38.62 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 64.4% | Warning |
| HialeahGrade B- | 36.74 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 61.2% | Warning |
| DeltonaGrade C+ | 35.10 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 58.5% | Warning |
| St. PetersburgGrade C- | 32.86 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 54.8% | Warning |
| TampaGrade C+ | 31.54 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 52.6% | Warning |
| LargoGrade B- | 28.49 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 47.5% | Safe |
| MargateGrade C+ | 27.77 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 46.3% | Safe |
| Land O' LakesGrade B- | 26.28 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 43.8% | Safe |
| North Miami BeachGrade A- | 25.62 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 42.7% | Safe |
| TamaracGrade B- | 25.55 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 42.6% | Safe |
| KissimmeeGrade C- | 24.93 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 41.6% | Safe |
| Pompano BeachGrade B- | 24.52 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 40.9% | Safe |
| Temple TerraceGrade C+ | 24.35 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 40.6% | Safe |
| BradentonGrade B- | 22.34 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 37.2% | Safe |
| ParklandGrade D | 22.15 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 36.9% | Safe |
| Palm BayGrade C- | 22.07 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 36.8% | Safe |
| SarasotaGrade C+ | 21.60 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 36.0% | Safe |
| Winter GardenGrade A- | 20.87 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 34.8% | Safe |
| MiramarGrade B- | 20.58 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 34.3% | Safe |
| Deerfield BeachGrade B | 20.21 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 33.7% | Safe |
| LeesburgGrade A- | 19.49 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 32.5% | Safe |
| Ormond BeachGrade B | 19.13 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 31.9% | Safe |
| Coconut CreekGrade B- | 18.96 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 31.6% | Safe |
| Pinellas ParkGrade B- | 18.22 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 30.4% | Safe |
| Palmetto BayGrade B+ | 18.19 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 30.3% | Safe |
Showing 25 of 80 cities. View individual city pages for detailed reports.
Haloacetic acids are disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine or other disinfectants react with organic matter. The EPA regulates five HAAs (HAA5): monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and dibromoacetic acid. Studies have linked HAAs to increased cancer risk and potential developmental and reproductive effects. Dichloroacetic acid in particular has been shown to cause liver cancer in laboratory animals.
Formed during water disinfection when chlorine reacts with organic compounds; levels vary with source water quality and treatment processes
Based on our analysis of EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data and local water utility reports,haloacetic acids (haa5) has been detected in 80 Florida water systems. The average level across all tested cities is 23% of the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), with the highest detection at 64.4% of the limit.
The EPA MCL for HAA5 is 60 ug/L (60 ppb). The EPA MCL for haloacetic acids (haa5) is 60 ug/L. This limit is set to protect public health based on available scientific evidence about the contaminant's health effects.
80 Florida cities have haloacetic acids (haa5) detected in their water supply. All tested cities are within EPA safety limits.
Increased cancer risk, potential liver damage, developmental effects. The most vulnerable groups include pregnant women and people with liver conditions.
The most effective methods for removing haloacetic acids (haa5) include Activated Carbon, Reverse Osmosis, Distillation. Look for filters certified by NSF/ANSI for haloacetic acids (haa5) reduction.
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for haloacetic acids (haa5) is 60 ug/L.The EPA MCL for HAA5 is 60 ug/L (60 ppb).
Recommended filtration methods for haloacetic acids (haa5) removal:
Granular activated carbon effective for HAAs
Removes most HAAs
Effective removal