Melbourne, FL: 20 Violations — 88/100 (2026)
10 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Melbourne'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 Melbourne Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Melbourne, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Melbourne score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Melbourne Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 20 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,940 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.68 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Melbourne
Across Melbourne, FL, residential water comes from 3 primary utilities rather than a single consolidated provider. Each system operates independently — managing its own distribution infrastructure, rate schedules, and EPA compliance filings. Federal records track 3 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Melbourne, Florida (population ~175,175), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 602,542 people region-wide.
10 of 10 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Melbourne: A (88/100)
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
Melbourne water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 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): 10 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | 10 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 11 | 10 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32901 | B | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32902 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32904 | B | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32912 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32919 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32934 | B | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32935 | B | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32936 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32940 | B | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32941 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
All ZIP Codes in Melbourne
- 32901 [B] — 2 violations
- 32902 [A] — 2 violations
- 32904 [B] — 2 violations
- 32912 [A] — 2 violations
- 32919 [A] — 2 violations
- 32934 [B] — 2 violations
- 32935 [B] — 2 violations
- 32936 [A] — 2 violations
- 32940 [B] — 2 violations
- 32941 [A] — 2 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 Melbourne
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 Melbourne Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Melbourne Homeowners
At current valuations, Melbourne sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Melbourne are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,260–$2,880 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% below the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Melbourne
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.
Lead risk in Melbourne appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Melbourne
The National Flood Insurance Program builds its dataset one claim at a time — each filed claim represents a property where flood damage was severe enough to trigger an insurance payout. For Melbourne, that dataset has accumulated 1455 such events across the program's multi-decade history. 50% of ZIP codes here carry official FEMA flood zone designations, reflecting federal assessments of where flood risk is concentrated. Together, those data points describe a community with a documented, substantial flood exposure — the kind that shapes not just property risk but also the periodic reliability of water supply infrastructure. When flood events reach that scale, treatment systems face peak-load contamination stress, private wells become vulnerable to surface water intrusion, and the distribution network can experience backflow conditions that allow untreated water to re-enter the system.
Melbourne has a significant flood history with 1,455 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $15,314 per claim. With 50% 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>$1,940</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.
Deep Dive Reports
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