Plantation

Plantation, FL receives a water quality score of 45/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Plantation's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.

Plantation's score of 45 is 19 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

As a mid-size city in Florida, Plantation relies on a single water system that currently registers a failing performance, signaling potential concerns for households throughout the community. This coastal Southeast region is characterized by a limestone aquifer geology and a dense, growing population, environmental factors that present ongoing challenges for local water quality. Current residents and prospective homebuyers should take these regional pressures into account when assessing their household needs. Given the low water quality marks, families in the area may want to take extra precautions to ensure their tap water meets their personal standards.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Florida water quality rankings report →