Boca Raton, FL: 160 Violations — 77/100 (2026)
16 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
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 Last verified: 2026-06-03
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 water safety grades across Boca Raton.
Boca Raton Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 160 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0006 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.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 16 ZIP codes in Boca Raton, Florida (population ~245,646), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 818,595 people region-wide.
16 of 16 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Boca Raton: B (77/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Boca Raton water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0006 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 | 85 | 16 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 34 | 16 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 34 | 16 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 17 | 16 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33427 | B | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33428 | C | 10 | 0 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33429 | B | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33431 | B | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33432 | C | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33433 | C | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33434 | B | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33464 | A | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33481 | A | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
| 33486 | B | 10 | 0 | Boca Raton Wtp |
All ZIP Codes in Boca Raton
- 33427 [B] — 10 violations
- 33428 [C] — 10 violations
- 33429 [B] — 10 violations
- 33431 [B] — 10 violations
- 33432 [C] — 10 violations
- 33433 [C] — 10 violations
- 33434 [B] — 10 violations
- 33464 [A] — 10 violations
- 33481 [A] — 10 violations
- 33486 [B] — 10 violations
- 33487 [C] — 10 violations
- 33488 [A] — 10 violations
- 33496 [B] — 10 violations
- 33497 [A] — 10 violations
- 33498 [B] — 10 violations
- 33499 [A] — 10 violations
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
Updated daily.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Boca Raton
Substantially more flood exposure than most communities appears in Boca Raton's NFIP record — 2153 documented claims and 69% of ZIP codes in FEMA flood zones. That exposure level makes the water-quality implications of flooding an active planning consideration rather than a background one.
Boca Raton has a significant flood history with 2,153 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $6,630 per claim. With 69% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,675</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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