ZIP Code 33321 Water Quality & Testing Report
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Broward County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 33321 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 33321 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (54/100) due to 0 health violation(s) and 9.9 ppb lead. While treated by Sunrise Southwest, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
20
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
0
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 33321
Tap water in ZIP code 33321 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is distributed by Sunrise Southwest (EPA ID: FL4064326), serving approximately 10,750 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 54/100.
Water System
Sunrise Southwest
EPA ID: FL4064326
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
10,750 residents
County
Broward County County, Florida
Lead Levels in ZIP 33321
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 9.9 ppb — Moderate
Lead exposure risk in 33321 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 53% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 33321 is Hard (164 mg/L / 9.6 GPG). Residents may notice white mineral spots on glassware, reduced soap efficiency, and mineral scale on faucets and showerheads.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Sunrise Southwest · PWSID: FL4064326
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Sunrise Southwest has recorded 20 violations, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 16 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated High based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 33321 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Lower potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 3 — lower radon potential, though the EPA still recommends testing all homes.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 33321
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 33321 served by Sunrise Southwest can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 33321 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Sunrise Southwest to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 33321 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 33321 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Sunrise Southwest. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →