Looking at federal compliance records for Boynton Beach, FL: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.

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.

A B C D F

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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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

9 of 9 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

Areas with Most Violations

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.

Housing Age Profile

Over the decades, Boynton Beach accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1990 can be read against 1986, when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - a regulatory line, not a safety line, and individual homes on either side of it can have different plumbing.

1990

Median Year Built

34%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

9%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (9%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (66%)

Most homes in Boynton Beach were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Boynton Beach

This section sets two area figures side by side for Boynton Beach: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value

$391,000

Est. Remediation

$733

Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Boynton Beach can be compared with local home values. The $467–$1,067 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 16% above the Florida average.

Boynton Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

34%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0039

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

1,168

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$7,850

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

29%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

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 $733 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.