Hobe Sound, FL: 4 Health Violations — 80/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Drinking water tracked for Hobe Sound by FL authorities posts above-average scores — the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How Hobe Sound Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Hobe Sound Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 130 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.62 — above typical levels.
Hobe Sound's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Hobe Sound, FL — 6 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hobe Sound, Florida (population ~20,980), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 226,893 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hobe Sound: B (80/100)
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
Hobe Sound water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 75 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 75 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33455 | B | 65 | 2 | South Martin Regional Utilities |
| 33475 | A | 65 | 2 | South Martin Regional Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Hobe Sound
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.
Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Hobe Sound
Across Hobe Sound, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Hobe Sound are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,550–$3,550 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 17% above the Florida average.
Hobe Sound: 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.
Lead risk in Hobe Sound 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.
Hobe Sound: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood risk in Hobe Sound occupies the middle ground: 210 NFIP claims and 100% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.
Hobe Sound has a moderate flood history with 210 FEMA claims averaging $29,912 per payout. 100% 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>$2,400</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.
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