Jacksonville, FL Water Quality Report
Is Jacksonville tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Jacksonville, Florida. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.
Quick Answers
Is Jacksonville tap water safe to drink? Jacksonville tap water meets most federal EPA limits, but PFAS compounds have been detected at an average of 5.02 ppt across 3 compounds. A certified pitcher filter or reverse osmosis system is recommended for sensitive populations.
What contaminants are in Jacksonville water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Jacksonville water: lithium (14 ppt), PFPeA (0.01 ppt), PFPeS (0.01 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.
What filter should I use in Jacksonville? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.
Jacksonville Water Quality Summary
EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Jacksonville drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 14 ppt across 1 water system, representing an average of 5.02 ppt across 3 detected compounds.
Contamination Level: LOW – Low contamination – PFAS detected but at lower levels; monitoring continues.
Top Detected Compounds
- lithium: 14 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
- PFPeA: 0.01 ppt
- PFPeS: 0.01 ppt
Lead in Jacksonville Water
EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 3 lead samples for Jacksonville water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.0015 mg/L (within the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.
About the Data
These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Jacksonville: approximately 949,611.
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Compare Jacksonville to Other Cities
Side-by-side PFAS contamination comparisons with same-state, regional, and national peers.
What Jacksonville Residents Should Do
- Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
- Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
- If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
- Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually