Hollywood, FL: 585 Violations — 69/100 (2026)
13 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
If you're checking Hollywood, FL tap water safety, the short answer is: average — violations are present in parts of the city and specifics depend on which water system serves your address.
How Hollywood Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Hollywood, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Hollywood score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Hollywood Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 585 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0035 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 56% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,750 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.34 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hollywood
With 3 utilities splitting service in Hollywood, FL, water accountability is distributed across 6 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Hollywood, Florida (population ~465,344), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 2,713,759 people region-wide.
13 of 13 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hollywood: C (69/100)
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
Hollywood water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0035 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): 13 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 266 | 13 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 224 | 13 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 42 | 13 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 42 | 13 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 42 | 13 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33019 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33020 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33021 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33022 | B | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33023 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33024 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Hollywood, |
| 33025 | C | 45 | 0 | MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM |
| 33026 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Pembroke Pines, |
| 33027 | C | 45 | 0 | MDWASA - MAIN SYSTEM |
| 33029 | C | 45 | 0 | City of Pembroke Pines, |
All ZIP Codes in Hollywood
- 33019 [C] — 45 violations
- 33020 [C] — 45 violations
- 33021 [C] — 45 violations
- 33022 [B] — 45 violations
- 33023 [C] — 45 violations
- 33024 [C] — 45 violations
- 33025 [C] — 45 violations
- 33026 [C] — 45 violations
- 33027 [C] — 45 violations
- 33029 [C] — 45 violations
- 33081 [B] — 45 violations
- 33083 [B] — 45 violations
- 33084 [B] — 45 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.
Health Outcomes in Hollywood
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
Top Contaminants in Hollywood Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Hollywood
With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Plumbing risk in older housing is defined by two eras: the pre-1970 period when lead pipes were commonly used for service lines, and the 1970-to-1986 period when lead solder remained standard in copper plumbing until the federal ban. Hollywood's median build year of 1980 lands in a range where both eras are heavily represented in the housing stock. That creates an elevated aggregate environment for plumbing-related lead exposure — one that city-level water quality averages don't capture, because the risk sits inside individual properties rather than in the distribution system.
Over half of homes in Hollywood were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. 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 Hollywood Homeowners
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Hollywood is notably favorable — the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Hollywood are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,167–$2,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 13% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hollywood
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.
In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Hollywood have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 56% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Hollywood
Flood claims in Hollywood number 8097 under the NFIP, and 92% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA-designated zones — together reflecting a community where flooding is a recurring, significant feature of the local risk environment with direct implications for periodic water supply safety.
Hollywood has a significant flood history with 8,097 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $6,239 per claim. With 92% 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>$1,750</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 Hollywood
- 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. Filters rated for Total Coliform can reduce the most common contaminant found in Hollywood's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hollywood, FL