Boynton Beach, FL: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 79/100
9 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Boynton Beach: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
EPA compliance records for Boynton Beach tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within FL.
How Boynton Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Boynton Beach, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Boynton Beach's 6 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Boynton Beach Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 34% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,833 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.63 - above typical levels.
Boynton Beach's Water Providers
Water supply in Boynton Beach, FL follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 6 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Boynton Beach, Florida (population ~176,909), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 857,549 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 9 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Boynton Beach: B (79/100)
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
Boynton Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 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): 9 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 43 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 26 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 5 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33436 | B | 31 | 2 | Boynton Beach Public Water System |
| 33437 | B | 15 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33435 | B | 12 | 0 | Boynton Beach Public Water System |
| 33426 | B | 11 | 0 | Boynton Beach Public Water System |
| 33472 | B | 10 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33473 | B | 4 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Boynton Beach
- 33424
- 33425
- 33426 [B] - 11 violations
- 33435 [B] - 12 violations
- 33436 [B] - 31 violations ⚠
- 33437 [B] - 15 violations ⚠
- 33472 [B] - 10 violations ⚠
- 33473 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
- 33474
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.
Boynton Beach Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Boynton Beach's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Boynton Beach Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Development in Boynton Beach unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1990 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed - including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.
Most homes in Boynton Beach were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Boynton Beach
When remediation costs are measured against Boynton Beach home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Boynton Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,172–$2,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% above the Florida average.
Boynton Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Wherever 34% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Boynton Beach - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Boynton Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Boynton Beach contains 1,168 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,850. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 29% 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>$1,833</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.
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