Cocoa Beach, FL Water Safety: 61/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Public water data for Cocoa Beach, FL reveals a split picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by service area and the city's grade reflects that variability.
How Cocoa Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Cocoa Beach Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.68 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Cocoa Beach
Water service in Cocoa Beach, FL is split across 2 utilities out of 2 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Cocoa Beach, Florida (population ~13,893), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 830,505 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Cocoa Beach — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cocoa Beach: C (61/100)
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
Cocoa Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Cocoa Beach
- 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): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32931 | C | City of Cocoa, | 294,039 |
| 32932 | C | ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION | 536,466 |
All ZIP Codes in Cocoa Beach
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 Cocoa Beach
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
Cocoa Beach: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Within the Cocoa Beach market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity — the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Cocoa Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 42% above the Florida average.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Cocoa Beach
Flood history in Cocoa Beach spans 434 NFIP claims and 50% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Cocoa Beach has a moderate flood history with 434 FEMA claims averaging $5,707 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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>$1,200</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.
What You Can Do in Cocoa Beach
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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