Florida Drinking Water Testing & Quality Education
Test Before You Drink
Legal does not always mean safe. Many people assume that if water meets government
standards, it is fully protected. In reality, regulations often lag behind science and infrastructure.
Limited regulation: The EPA currently regulates roughly 90 contaminants, while more than
320 substances have been detected in U.S. tap water. Many legal limits are based on what is
economically feasible for cities to treat—not what is safest for human health.
Regulation stops at the street: Even if water leaves the treatment plant in perfect condition,
it must travel through miles of aging municipal pipes and your home’s plumbing. During that journey,
lead and copper can leach into water that has already been “cleared” by the city.
Emerging contaminants move faster than enforcement: Compounds such as PFAS
(“forever chemicals”) have been linked to cancer and other long-term health risks for years.
Yet many federal compliance deadlines have been delayed until as late as 2031. Your family
is drinking today’s water—not 2031’s standards.
Private wells are largely unregulated: Federal laws such as the Safe Drinking Water Act
do not apply to private wells. If your home uses a well, there is no utility monitoring your water.
You are your own water manager.
Secondary standards are not enforceable: Contaminants like iron, manganese, and sulfur—
which cause staining, odors, and appliance damage—fall under non-enforceable guidelines.
A municipality can legally deliver water that smells like eggs or ruins fixtures because no law
requires filtration for aesthetics.
Bottom line: Compliance does not equal protection. The only way to know what your family
is actually drinking is to test the water at the tap.
Why Testing Matters
Florida water contains chlorine, hardness minerals, iron, sulfur, PFAS, microplastics and carcinogens. A professional water analysis identifies problems and solutions. We provide honest testing, clear results, and recommendations specific to your results.
The Human Body Is 70% Water
The quality of the water you drink directly affects cellular health, organ function, and long-term wellness. Knowing what’s in your water isn’t optional — it’s foundational.
Protect Family, Health and Home
Water impacts far more than what you drink. It flows through your showers, appliances, plumbing, and into the bodies of the people you care about most.