Lake Worth, FL: 7 Health Violations - Home Safety 76/100
8 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lake Worth: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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Lake Worth's tap water quality puts it in FL's upper tier - health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Lake Worth Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Lake Worth, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Lake Worth.
Lake Worth Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 55 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0029 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 50% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,629 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.63 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Lake Worth
Federal records list 10 water systems tied to Lake Worth, FL. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Lake Worth, Florida (population ~249,168), covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 1,071,069 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 8 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lake Worth: B (76/100)
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
Lake Worth water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0029 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 70 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 17 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 11 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33462 | C | 49 | 7 | Lantana Water Treatment Plant |
| 33463 | B | 28 | 2 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33460 | B | 16 | 6 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33461 | B | 14 | 2 | Palm Springs, Village of |
| 33449 | B | 8 | 1 | Wellington Wtp |
| 33467 | B | 4 | 1 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Lake Worth
- 33449 [B] - 8 violations ⚠
- 33460 [B] - 16 violations ⚠
- 33461 [B] - 14 violations ⚠
- 33462 [C] - 49 violations ⚠
- 33463 [B] - 28 violations ⚠
- 33465
- 33466
- 33467 [B] - 4 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Lake Worth
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Lake Worth
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Lake Worth's Housing Stock?
With 50% 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
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Lake Worth - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1985 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Lake Worth 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.
Lake Worth: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Lake Worth, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Lake Worth are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,086–$2,343 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lake Worth
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.
Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 50% of Lake Worth homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Lake Worth
Historical NFIP data for Lake Worth contains 1,082 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,948. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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 <strong>$1,629</strong> 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 Lake Worth, FL