Pembroke Pines, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pembroke Pines: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Public water monitoring in Pembroke Pines shows a safety record well above the FL median - health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.
How Pembroke Pines Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Pembroke Pines Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 93 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0099 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.34 - above typical levels.
Pembroke Pines's Water Providers
Residential water service in Pembroke Pines, FL is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 3 systems on file with federal regulators.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Pembroke Pines, Florida (population ~27,984), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 270,609 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 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 Pembroke Pines: B (83/100)
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
Pembroke Pines water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0099 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 84 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 34 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33028 | B | 93 | 1 | City of Pembroke Pines, |
All ZIP Codes in Pembroke Pines
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.
Pembroke Pines Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Pembroke Pines's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Pembroke Pines
When remediation costs are measured against Pembroke Pines home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Pembroke Pines are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 54% above the Florida average.
Pembroke Pines: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Pembroke Pines 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.
Pembroke Pines: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Pembroke Pines contains 165 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,564. 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 <strong>$900</strong> 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.
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