Monitoring Violations FL

City of Coconut Creek

EPA ID: FL4061584 · 54,000 people served · 6 ZIP codes

City of Coconut Creek carries 15 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 54,000 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
54,000
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$454K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Coconut Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$99,269
Median Household Income
175,093
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Coconut Creek serves a community with a median household income of $99,269 and an estimated 175,093 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Coconut Creek's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Broward County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Coconut Creek compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

West Side Consolidated
54,542 people
B 2 violations
Bcwws 2a
54,622 people
A 59 violations
A 4 violations
Sarasota-city of
55,364 people
B 8 violations
Wellington Wtp
56,475 people
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,740

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,740 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Coconut Creek, (EPA ID: FL4061584) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 54,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

21 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 16 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
33097 0.0024 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Coconut Creek (FL4061584) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Coconut Creek water safe to drink?

City of Coconut Creek has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Coconut Creek serve?

City of Coconut Creek serves approximately 54,000 people across 6 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Coconut Creek get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
17
Latest sample
5/13/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 27 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 27 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 11 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 11 ppt
PFHxA 8.2 ppt
PFBA 7.4 ppt
PFBS 6.7 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
12,146
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 54,000
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Coconut Creek safe to drink?
City of Coconut Creek earns a B safety grade with 21 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Coconut Creek's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Coconut Creek serve?
City of Coconut Creek serves approximately 54,000 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is City of Coconut Creek's water source?
City of Coconut Creek draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Coconut Creek's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Coconut Creek's service area?
The City of Coconut Creek service area has a median household income of $99,269. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Coconut Creek get its water?
City of Coconut Creek's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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City of Coconut Creek (EPA ID: FL4061584) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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