CITY REPORT FL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

North Palm Beach, FL: 32 Violations - Home Safety 70/100

Name: Water Quality Data for North Palm Beach, FL
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for North Palm Beach: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, North Palm Beach, FL lands in the A-B grade tier.

How North Palm Beach Compares

North Palm Beach70/100

Florida avg80/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

B · 70

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$503K

Median Home Value

$900

Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for North Palm Beach Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.63.

North Palm Beach's Water Providers

Federal records list 3 water systems tied to North Palm Beach, FL. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Seacoast Utilities Authority
Serves ~97,552 people 9 violations

B
Jupiter Public Water System,town of
Serves ~94,929 people 9 violations

B
City of Riviera Beach Utility District,
Serves ~46,762 people 14 violations

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in North Palm Beach, Florida (population ~18,766), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 239,243 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for North Palm Beach: B (70/100)

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

North Palm Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
E. coli	Microbiological	26	1
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	18	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	8	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	8	1
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
33408	B	32	1	Seacoast Utilities Authority

All ZIP Codes in North Palm Beach

33408 [B] - 32 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.

North Palm Beach Community Health Snapshot

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

What's in North Palm Beach's Water?

E. coli 26 violations

Microbiological

Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal

Revised Total Coliform Rule 18 violations

Microbiological

Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 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.

North Palm Beach Infrastructure Age

1974

Median Build Year

72%

Built Before 1986

35%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 72% 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

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of North Palm Beach's housing; median build year 1974.

1974

Median Year Built

72%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

35%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (37%) Post-1986 (28%)

Over half of homes in North Palm Beach were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in North Palm Beach

The remediation-to-value ratio for North Palm Beach sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value

$502,900

Est. Remediation

$900

Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in North Palm Beach can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 49% above the Florida average.

North Palm Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

72%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0024

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.

North Palm Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

272

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$11,368

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for North Palm Beach contains 272 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,368. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $900 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 North Palm Beach, FL

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

32 EPA violations

⚠️

Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0024 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 tracked ZIP code

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

70/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for North Palm Beach, FL?

North Palm Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100 (Grade B) 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. 32 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 North Palm Beach?

EPA records list 32 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for North Palm Beach water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does North Palm Beach water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of North Palm Beach is 0.0024 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 North Palm Beach compare to Florida average?

North Palm Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve North Palm Beach?

Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in North Palm Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 18,766 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in North Palm Beach?

Estimated remediation cost per household in North Palm Beach: $900; modeled range $550 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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