Broward County, Florida
85 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 85 ZIP codes, Broward County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Broward County Compares
How Broward County Compares
Broward County scores 5 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Broward County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,510, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.274% avg pipe failure probability, 5% of ZIPs at high risk
57.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Broward County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,510
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
828,472 housing units in Broward County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Broward County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Broward County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Broward County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Broward County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bcwws 1a | 75,305 | 1024 |
| 2 | Bcwws 3b/c | 32,650 | 1024 |
| 3 | Bcwws 2a | 54,622 | 1006 |
| 4 | City of Pompano | 99,400 | 964 |
| 5 | Bcwws 3a | 16,046 | 944 |
24 total water systems serve Broward County.
All ZIP Codes in Broward County
85 ZIP codes tracked in Broward County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33072 | Pompano Beach | 98 | A | 59 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 33074 | Pompano Beach | 98 | A | 59 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 33077 | Pompano Beach | 98 | A | 59 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 33082 | Pembroke Pines | 98 | A | 36 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 33061 | Pompano Beach | 94 | A | 59 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 33073 | Pompano Beach | 89 | A | 59 (1 health) | $454K |
| 7 | 33028 | Pembroke Pines | 84 | B | 36 (1 health) | $522K |
| 8 | 33066 | Pompano Beach | 84 | B | 59 (1 health) | $212K |
| 9 | 33067 | Pompano Beach | 84 | B | 59 (1 health) | $652K |
| 10 | 33069 | Pompano Beach | 84 | B | 59 (1 health) | $253K |
| 11 | 33429 | Boca Raton | 83 | B | 10 | — |
| 12 | 33022 | Hollywood | 81 | B | 45 | — |
| 13 | 33075 | Coral Springs | 81 | B | 62 | — |
| 14 | 33081 | Hollywood | 81 | B | 45 | — |
| 15 | 33083 | Hollywood | 81 | B | 45 | — |
| 16 | 33084 | Hollywood | 81 | B | 45 | — |
| 17 | 33093 | Margate | 81 | B | 35 | — |
| 18 | 33097 | Coconut Creek | 81 | B | 21 | — |
| 19 | 33388 | Plantation | 81 | B | 20 | — |
| 20 | 33443 | Deerfield Beach | 81 | B | 31 | — |
| 21 | 33060 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $354K |
| 22 | 33062 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $512K |
| 23 | 33063 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $270K |
| 24 | 33064 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $293K |
| 25 | 33065 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $417K |
| 26 | 33071 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $537K |
| 27 | 33076 | Pompano Beach | 79 | B | 59 (1 health) | $745K |
| 28 | 33068 | Pompano Beach | 74 | B | 59 (1 health) | $289K |
| 29 | 33442 | Deerfield Beach | 71 | B | 31 | $231K |
| 30 | 33302 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 31 | 33303 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 32 | 33307 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 33 | 33310 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 34 | 33318 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 35 | 33329 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 36 | 33338 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 37 | 33394 | Fort Lauderdale | 69 | C | 20 | — |
| 38 | 33021 | Hollywood | 66 | C | 45 | $396K |
| 39 | 33025 | Hollywood | 66 | C | 45 | $339K |
| 40 | 33026 | Hollywood | 66 | C | 45 | $383K |
| 41 | 33027 | Hollywood | 66 | C | 45 | $403K |
| 42 | 33029 | Hollywood | 66 | C | 45 | $576K |
| 43 | 33441 | Deerfield Beach | 66 | C | 31 | $382K |
| 44 | 33320 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 45 | 33336 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 46 | 33337 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 47 | 33339 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 48 | 33340 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 49 | 33345 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 50 | 33346 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 51 | 33348 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 52 | 33349 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 53 | 33355 | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | C | 20 | — |
| 54 | 33019 | Hollywood | 61 | C | 45 | $632K |
| 55 | 33020 | Hollywood | 61 | C | 45 | $307K |
| 56 | 33023 | Hollywood | 61 | C | 45 | $345K |
| 57 | 33024 | Hollywood | 61 | C | 45 | $365K |
| 58 | 33306 | Fort Lauderdale | 59 | C | 20 | $470K |
| 59 | 33327 | Fort Lauderdale | 59 | C | 20 | $692K |
| 60 | 33332 | Fort Lauderdale | 59 | C | 20 | $822K |
| 61 | 33004 | Dania | 55 | C | 0 | $336K |
| 62 | 33301 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $752K |
| 63 | 33304 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $556K |
| 64 | 33305 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $558K |
| 65 | 33308 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $537K |
| 66 | 33314 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $348K |
| 67 | 33316 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $794K |
| 68 | 33317 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $450K |
| 69 | 33321 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $259K |
| 70 | 33322 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $258K |
| 71 | 33323 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $450K |
| 72 | 33324 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $351K |
| 73 | 33325 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $407K |
| 74 | 33326 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $530K |
| 75 | 33328 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $524K |
| 76 | 33330 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $715K |
| 77 | 33331 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $667K |
| 78 | 33334 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $431K |
| 79 | 33351 | Fort Lauderdale | 54 | D | 20 | $353K |
| 80 | 33309 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $309K |
| 81 | 33311 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $277K |
| 82 | 33312 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $398K |
| 83 | 33313 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $236K |
| 84 | 33315 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $492K |
| 85 | 33319 | Fort Lauderdale | 49 | D | 20 | $228K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Broward County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Broward County, Florida
Overview
Broward County in Florida covers 85 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
84 of 85 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.