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Jupiter, FL: 65 Violations - Home Safety 85/100

5 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jupiter: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Jupiter, FL carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Jupiter Compares

Jupiter85/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

5
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
4
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 85
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$613K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Jupiter Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 65 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 47% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.83.

Who Supplies Your Water in Jupiter

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Jupiter, FL.

Overview

We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Jupiter, Florida (population ~98,116), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 339,086 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Jupiter: A (85/100)

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

Jupiter water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

5 of 5 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 45 4
E. coli Microbiological 39 4
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 16 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 14 4
Nitrate Inorganic 5 2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
33469 C 56 0 Tequesta Public Water System, Village of
33478 B 28 0 Jupiter Public Water System,town of
33477 A 18 0 Jupiter Public Water System,town of
33458 A 9 0 Jupiter Public Water System,town of

All ZIP Codes in Jupiter

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Jupiter

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.4%
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 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 13.7% ↑
Mental Health 14.4% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in Jupiter Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 45 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 39 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 16 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 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 Jupiter

1983
Median Build Year
47%
Built Before 1986
9%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 47% 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

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Jupiter records a median build year of 1983, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1983
Median Year Built
47%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
9%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (9%) 1970–1986 (38%) Post-1986 (53%)

Most homes in Jupiter were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Jupiter Homeowners

Because the median home value in Jupiter is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$612,700
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Jupiter can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 81% above the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Jupiter

47%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0026
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 Jupiter

1,005
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$15,676
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
40%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Jupiter contains 1,005 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,676. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% 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 $600 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 Jupiter, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Jupiter, FL?
Jupiter has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100 (Grade A) 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. 65 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 Jupiter?
EPA records list 65 EPA violations for Jupiter water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 5 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Jupiter water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Jupiter is 0.0026 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 Jupiter compare to Florida average?
Jupiter has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100, which is at or above the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Jupiter?
Our records map 5 water systems to 5 ZIP codes in Jupiter. The related population figure in our data is approximately 98,116 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Jupiter?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Jupiter: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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