Fort Lauderdale's water quality grade in FL reflects a middle-ground assessment — service areas range from fully compliant to violation-flagged in current EPA records.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water Quality Map: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 47 ZIP codes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 849,882 people.

47 of 47 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Lauderdale: C (59/100)

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

Fort Lauderdale water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0099 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): 47 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Fort Lauderdale

• 33301 [D] — 20 violations
• 33302 [C] — 20 violations
• 33303 [C] — 20 violations
• 33304 [D] — 20 violations
• 33305 [D] — 20 violations
• 33306 [C] — 20 violations
• 33307 [C] — 20 violations
• 33308 [D] — 20 violations
• 33309 [D] — 20 violations
• 33310 [C] — 20 violations
• 33311 [D] — 20 violations
• 33312 [D] — 20 violations
• 33313 [D] — 20 violations
• 33314 [D] — 20 violations
• 33315 [D] — 20 violations
• 33316 [D] — 20 violations
• 33317 [D] — 20 violations
• 33318 [C] — 20 violations
• 33319 [D] — 20 violations
• 33320 [C] — 20 violations
• 33321 [D] — 20 violations
• 33322 [D] — 20 violations
• 33323 [D] — 20 violations
• 33324 [D] — 20 violations
• 33325 [D] — 20 violations
• 33326 [D] — 20 violations
• 33327 [C] — 20 violations
• 33328 [D] — 20 violations
• 33329 [C] — 20 violations
• 33330 [D] — 20 violations
• 33331 [D] — 20 violations
• 33332 [C] — 20 violations
• 33334 [D] — 20 violations
• 33335 [C] — 20 violations
• 33336 [C] — 20 violations
• 33337 [C] — 20 violations
• 33338 [C] — 20 violations
• 33339 [C] — 20 violations
• 33340 [C] — 20 violations
• 33345 [C] — 20 violations
• 33346 [C] — 20 violations
• 33348 [C] — 20 violations
• 33349 [C] — 20 violations
• 33351 [D] — 20 violations
• 33355 [C] — 20 violations
• 33359 [C] — 20 violations
• 33394 [C] — 20 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs — the equity share is proportionally low.

Median Home Value

$449,900

Est. Remediation

$1,758

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Fort Lauderdale are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,179–$2,547 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 33% above the Florida average.

Fort Lauderdale: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0099

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 Fort Lauderdale 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.

Fort Lauderdale: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

NFIP data for Fort Lauderdale documents 18216 flood insurance claims across the program's multi-decade tracking period, with 79% of ZIP codes mapped into FEMA flood zones. That level of exposure creates compounding risk during major flood events: treatment systems can be overwhelmed, wells can be contaminated, and distribution infrastructure can suffer backflow — all pathways by which flood events degrade local water quality beyond the physical damage.

18,216

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$10,218

Avg Claim Payout

79%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~911

Est. Claims/Year

Fort Lauderdale has a significant flood history with 18,216 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $10,218 per claim. With 79% 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>$1,758</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.