Jupiter, FL: 5 Health Violations — 80/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Jupiter, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above FL's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Jupiter Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Jupiter, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Jupiter score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Jupiter Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 115 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 47% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,740 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.83 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Jupiter
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Jupiter, FL's residential water connections out of 6 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Jupiter, Florida (population ~98,116), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 323,977 people region-wide.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jupiter: 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
Jupiter water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0009 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 48 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 42 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 6 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33458 | B | 23 | 1 | Jupiter Public Water System,town of |
| 33468 | A | 23 | 1 | Jupiter Public Water System,town of |
| 33469 | B | 23 | 1 | Jupiter Public Water System,town of |
| 33477 | B | 23 | 1 | Jupiter Public Water System,town of |
| 33478 | B | 23 | 1 | Jupiter Public Water System,town of |
All ZIP Codes in Jupiter
- 33458 [B] — 23 violations ⚠
- 33468 [A] — 23 violations ⚠
- 33469 [B] — 23 violations ⚠
- 33477 [B] — 23 violations ⚠
- 33478 [B] — 23 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 Jupiter
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 Jupiter Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Jupiter
With 47% 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
The story of Jupiter's housing stock is one of layered development — neighborhoods built in different decades, each carrying the plumbing standards of their era. The median build year of 1983 reflects that layered character. Before 1986, lead solder was standard in copper plumbing; before 1970, lead pipes were commonly used for service lines. A substantial portion of the pre-1986 homes visible in the distribution above still carry the plumbing materials of those earlier standards — creating a risk environment that the city-wide aggregate water data doesn't fully capture.
Most homes in Jupiter were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Jupiter Homeowners
In Jupiter, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Jupiter are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,110–$2,720 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 81% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Jupiter
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 47% pre-rule share in Jupiter keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Jupiter
Flood risk in Jupiter reaches a level where its interaction with water quality becomes a concrete planning concern rather than an abstract possibility. NFIP data records 1005 claims, and 100% of the area's ZIP codes are within FEMA-designated flood zones. At this exposure level, the mechanisms connecting major flood events to water quality disruption — treatment overload, well contamination, distribution backflow — have likely been activated repeatedly over the multi-decade NFIP tracking window.
Jupiter has a significant flood history with 1,005 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $6,045 per claim. With 100% 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>$1,740</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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