Lake Worth, FL: 8 Violations — 86/100 (2026)
8 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
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 Last verified: 2026-06-04
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 water safety grades across Lake Worth.
Lake Worth Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0022 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 5 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.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 8 ZIP codes in Lake Worth, Florida (population ~249,168), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 967,221 people region-wide.
8 of 8 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lake Worth: A (86/100)
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
Lake Worth water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 8 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33449 | A | 1 | 0 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
| 33460 | B | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33461 | B | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33462 | B | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33463 | B | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33465 | A | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33466 | A | 1 | 0 | Lake Worth Beach Utilities |
| 33467 | B | 1 | 0 | Palm Beach County Water Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Lake Worth
- 33449 [A] — 1 violation
- 33460 [B] — 1 violation
- 33461 [B] — 1 violation
- 33462 [B] — 1 violation
- 33463 [B] — 1 violation
- 33465 [A] — 1 violation
- 33466 [A] — 1 violation
- 33467 [B] — 1 violation
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.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Lake Worth
Lake Worth carries a substantial flood exposure profile — 1079 claims filed over the program's long tracking window and 75% of ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. For water quality, that exposure level means flooding has likely stressed local treatment and distribution infrastructure on multiple occasions, creating periodic windows of elevated contamination risk.
Lake Worth has a significant flood history with 1,079 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $5,316 per claim. With 75% 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>$1,629</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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