Boca Raton, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 81/100
16 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Boca Raton: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many cities its size in FL, Boca Raton keeps health-based violation rates low - systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Boca Raton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Boca Raton, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Boca Raton.
Boca Raton Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,675 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.61 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Boca Raton
With 3 utilities splitting service in Boca Raton, FL, water accountability is distributed across 4 systems on the federal record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 16 ZIP codes in Boca Raton, Florida (population ~245,646), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 875,155 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 9 of 16 ZIP codes.
9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Boca Raton: B (81/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Boca Raton water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 9 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 16 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 55 | 9 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 17 | 7 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 17 | 7 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33487 | B | 16 | 1 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33433 | B | 11 | 1 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33434 | B | 11 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33486 | B | 11 | 1 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33496 | B | 11 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33431 | B | 7 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33432 | B | 7 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33428 | B | 4 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33498 | B | 4 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Boca Raton
- 33427
- 33428 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 33429
- 33431 [B] - 7 violations
- 33432 [B] - 7 violations
- 33433 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 33434 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 33464
- 33481
- 33486 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 33487 [B] - 16 violations ⚠
- 33488
- 33496 [B] - 11 violations ⚠
- 33497
- 33498 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 33499
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Boca Raton
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Boca Raton
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Boca Raton: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Boca Raton valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Boca Raton are relatively low compared to home values. The $850–$2,631 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 70% above the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Boca Raton
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Boca Raton appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Boca Raton
Historical NFIP data for Boca Raton contains 2,156 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,734. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 45% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,675</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Boca Raton, FL