CITY REPORT FL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 4

Delray Beach, FL: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 80/100

8 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Delray Beach: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Looking at federal compliance records for Delray 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.

How Delray Beach Compares

Delray Beach80/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

8
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
5
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 80
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$415K
Median Home Value
$780
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Delray Beach, FL

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

A B C D F

Score Distribution

How ZIP codes in Delray Beach score across all safety grades.

A
0
B
5
C
0
D
0
F
0

What You Should Know About Delray Beach Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 27 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0035 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 56% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $780 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.79.

Who Supplies Your Water in Delray Beach

The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Delray Beach, FL are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Delray Beach, Florida (population ~121,353), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 853,929 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 8 ZIP codes.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Delray Beach: B (80/100)

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

Delray Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0035 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

8 of 8 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 27 5
E. coli Microbiological 13 5
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 11 5
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 5
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
33446 B 15 4 Palm Beach County Water Utilities
33483 B 12 0 Delray Beach Public Water System
33444 B 11 0 Delray Beach Public Water System
33484 B 9 1 Palm Beach County Water Utilities
33445 B 5 0 Delray Beach Public Water System

All ZIP Codes in Delray Beach

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Delray Beach

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.7%
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 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 13.8% ↑
Mental Health 14.7% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in Delray Beach Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 27 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 13 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 11 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.

Housing & Infrastructure in Delray Beach

1982
Median Build Year
56%
Built Before 1986
14%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Median construction year in Delray Beach: 1982, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.

1982
Median Year Built
56%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
14%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (14%) 1970–1986 (42%) Post-1986 (44%)

Over half of homes in Delray Beach were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Delray Beach Homeowners

Relative to home values, Delray Beach remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$415,000
Est. Remediation
$780
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Delray Beach can be compared with local home values. The $490–$1,220 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 23% above the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Delray Beach

56%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0035
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.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Delray Beach

1,211
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$9,544
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
29%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Delray Beach contains 1,211 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,544. 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 $780 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 Delray Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Delray Beach, FL?
Delray Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 (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. 27 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 Delray Beach?
EPA records list 27 EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations for Delray Beach water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 8 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Delray Beach water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Delray Beach is 0.0035 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 Delray Beach compare to Florida average?
Delray Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100, which is at or above the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Delray Beach?
Our records map 5 water systems to 8 ZIP codes in Delray Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 121,353 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Delray Beach?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Delray Beach: $780; modeled range $490 to $1,220. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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