Palm Beach, FL: 5 Health Violations - Home Safety 77/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Palm Beach: B.
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In the dataset behind this page, Palm Beach, FL receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Palm Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Palm Beach Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 83% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.63.
Palm Beach's Water Providers
When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Palm Beach, FL is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Palm Beach, Florida (population ~10,901), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 132,425 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. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Palm Beach: B (77/100)
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 Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33480 | B | 12 | 5 | West Palm Beach Wtp |
All ZIP Codes in Palm Beach
- 33480 [B] - 12 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.
Palm Beach 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 Beach's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Palm Beach Infrastructure Age
With 83% 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
Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Palm Beach, where the median build year is 1977.
Over half of homes in 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 Palm Beach
Estimated remediation for Palm Beach is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Palm Beach can be compared with local home values. The $700–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 261% above the Florida average.
Palm Beach: 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.
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.
Palm Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Palm Beach contains 1,356 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,577. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $1,200 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 Beach, FL