Palm Bay, FL: 6 Health Violations - Home Safety 78/100
7 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Palm Bay: B.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (6 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Tap water system records for Palm Bay, FL support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Palm Bay Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Palm Bay Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 39 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $950 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.68.
Palm Bay's Water Providers
Service in Palm Bay, FL can differ by address: 7 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Palm Bay, Florida (population ~127,406), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 346,708 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Palm Bay: B (78/100)
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
Palm Bay water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 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
7 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 28 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 3 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32909 | B | 29 | 6 | City of Palm Bay, |
| 32907 | B | 12 | 2 | City of Palm Bay, |
| 32908 | B | 6 | 6 | City of Palm Bay, |
| 32905 | B | 5 | 2 | City of Palm Bay, |
All ZIP Codes in Palm Bay
- 32905 [B] - 5 violations ⚠
- 32906
- 32907 [B] - 12 violations ⚠
- 32908 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 32909 [B] - 29 violations ⚠
- 32910
- 32911
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.
Palm Bay Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Palm Bay's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Palm Bay
In Palm Bay, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Palm Bay can be compared with local home values. The $525–$1,850 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 23% below the Florida average.
Palm Bay: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Available area-level lead records for Palm Bay do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Palm Bay: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Palm Bay contains 388 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,114. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% 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 $950 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 Palm Bay, FL