Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT PFAS DETECTED

Palm Beach County School District (FL): 99 Health Violations

53 ZIP codes · 29 water systems · 1,564,536 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Palm Beach County School District: 65 unresolved violations in the water systems serving this district.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

B · 80
Avg Safety Score (52 ZIP)
53
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems
795
Violations (5yr) (53 ZIP)
0.0024 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
45
ZIPs with PFAS
Zone 3
Radon Risk (53 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Palm Beach County School District in Florida spans 53 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 52 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 53 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 1,564,536 across 16 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 52 scored ZIP records is B (80/100)

  • with the lowest-scoring area at 67/100 .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 66% of ZIP codes nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average lead level (90th percentile) 0.0024 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0044 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 53 with known status -

PFAS Contamination

PFAS ("forever chemicals") detected in 45 ZIP records in this district. The aggregate does not treat ZIP records without PFAS evidence as tested negatives. One or more PFAS compounds exceed EPA maximum contaminant levels.

Detected compounds: PFOS, 6:2 FTS, PFBA, PFOA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBS, PFHpA, PFNA.

Highest measured level: 0.039 µg/L.

PFAS can accumulate in the body over time. Children's higher water intake relative to body weight makes them particularly susceptible. Reverse osmosis filters (NSF/ANSI 58) are the most effective at removing PFAS.

Learn more about PFAS in drinking water →

EPA Violation History

99 health-based violations recorded across 53 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 53 of 53 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 65 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 365 Yes 53
Total Coliform Microbiological 162 No 33
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 119 Yes 40
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 75 No 33
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 20 No 13
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 11 Yes 11
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 10 Yes 5
Lead Inorganic 8 No 7

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low risk)

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
33469 Jupiter C (68) 56 0 0.004 mg/L No
33462 Lake Worth C (67) 49 7 0.0044 mg/L No
33418 Palm Beach Gardens B (83) 39 6 0.003 mg/L No
33407 West Palm Beach C (67) 34 7 0.003 mg/L No
33408 North Palm Beach B (70) 32 1 0.0024 mg/L No
33410 Palm Beach Gardens B (70) 32 1 0.0024 mg/L No
33436 Boynton Beach B (72) 31 2 0.0044 mg/L No
33463 Lake Worth B (74) 28 2 0.0044 mg/L No
33478 Jupiter B (76) 28 0 0.004 mg/L No
33403 West Palm Beach B (72) 23 1 0.0024 mg/L No
33404 West Palm Beach B (72) 23 1 0.0024 mg/L No
33412 West Palm Beach B (75) 20 6 0.003 mg/L No
33440 Clewiston N/A 19 0 0.002 mg/L No
33477 Jupiter A (96) 18 0 0.0016 mg/L No
33460 Lake Worth B (75) 16 6 0.003 mg/L No
33487 Boca Raton B (79) 16 1 0.0037 mg/L No
33437 Boynton Beach B (80) 15 1 0.0044 mg/L No
33446 Delray Beach B (76) 15 4 0.0014 mg/L No
33461 Lake Worth B (76) 14 2 0.0025 mg/L No
33435 Boynton Beach B (80) 12 0 0.0044 mg/L No
33480 Palm Beach B (77) 12 5 0.003 mg/L No
33483 Delray Beach B (80) 12 0 0.0044 mg/L No
33401 West Palm Beach B (77) 11 6 0.003 mg/L No
33405 West Palm Beach B (77) 11 6 0.003 mg/L No
33409 West Palm Beach B (77) 11 6 0.003 mg/L No
33411 West Palm Beach B (77) 11 6 0.003 mg/L No
33417 West Palm Beach B (77) 11 6 0.003 mg/L No
33426 Boynton Beach B (82) 11 0 0.0044 mg/L No
33433 Boca Raton B (81) 11 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33434 Boca Raton B (81) 11 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33444 Delray Beach B (81) 11 0 0.0044 mg/L No
33486 Boca Raton B (81) 11 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33496 Boca Raton B (81) 11 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33472 Boynton Beach B (80) 10 1 0.0044 mg/L No
33406 West Palm Beach B (80) 9 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33430 Belle Glade A (98) 9 0 0.0003 mg/L No
33458 Jupiter A (98) 9 0 0.0009 mg/L No
33484 Delray Beach B (80) 9 1 0.0037 mg/L No
33493 South Bay A (98) 9 0 0.0003 mg/L No
33414 Wellington B (80) 8 1 0.0017 mg/L No
33449 Lake Worth B (80) 8 1 0.0017 mg/L No
33470 Loxahatchee B (80) 8 1 0.0017 mg/L No
33431 Boca Raton B (82) 7 0 0.0006 mg/L No
33432 Boca Raton B (82) 7 0 0.0006 mg/L No
33415 West Palm Beach B (81) 6 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33445 Delray Beach B (82) 5 0 0.0037 mg/L No
33413 West Palm Beach B (82) 4 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33428 Boca Raton B (82) 4 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33467 Lake Worth B (82) 4 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33473 Boynton Beach B (82) 4 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33498 Boca Raton B (82) 4 1 0.0014 mg/L No
33438 Canal Point A (99) 3 0 0 mg/L No
33476 Pahokee A (99) 3 0 0 mg/L No

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Address PFAS - If PFAS are detected in your area, a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 can reduce levels significantly.
  5. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  6. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Palm Beach County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Palm Beach County School District show 99 health-based violations across 53 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Palm Beach County School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Are there PFAS in Palm Beach County School District water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in 45 ZIP records associated with this district. ZIP records without PFAS evidence are not counted as tested negatives. PFAS are "forever chemicals" that do not break down and can accumulate in the body. The EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS compounds.

Data Sources

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