CITY REPORT FL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

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 has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Boca Raton, FL, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Boca Raton Compares

Boca Raton81/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

16
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
9
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 81
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$573K
Median Home Value
$791
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Boca Raton, FL

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Distribution of Home Safety grades across Boca Raton.

A
0
B
9
C
0
D
0
F
0

Boca Raton Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 16 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $791 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.61.

Water Systems Serving Boca Raton

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to Boca Raton, FL.

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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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

16 of 16 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 55 9
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 17 7
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 17 7
E. coli 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

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Boca Raton

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 13.7% ↑
Mental Health 14.5% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Boca Raton

Revised Total Coliform Rule 55 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 17 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 17 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Boca Raton: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Boca Raton: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$573,100
Est. Remediation
$791
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Boca Raton can be compared with local home values. The $495–$1,182 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 70% above the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Boca Raton

0.0015
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Boca Raton do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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

2,156
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$22,734
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
45%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

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 $791 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Boca Raton, FL?
Boca Raton has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 16 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Boca Raton?
EPA records list 16 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Boca Raton water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 16 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Boca Raton water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Boca Raton is 0.0015 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Boca Raton compare to Florida average?
Boca Raton has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100, which is at or above the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Boca Raton?
Our records map 4 water systems to 16 ZIP codes in Boca Raton. The related population figure in our data is approximately 245,646 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Boca Raton?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Boca Raton: $791; modeled range $495 to $1,182. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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