Highland Beach Water Plant
EPA ID: FL4500609 · 4,287 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Highland Beach Water Plant (FL4500609): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Highland Beach Water Plant shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 4,287 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Highland Beach Water Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Highland Beach Water Plant serves a community with a median household income of $93,816 and an estimated 20,848 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Highland Beach Water Plant'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Highland Beach Water Plant (EPA ID: FL4500609) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 4,287 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 33487 in Boca Raton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0035 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 33487 - Boca Raton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Highland Beach Water Plant (FL4500609) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Beach Water Plant water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Highland Beach Water Plant in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Highland Beach Water Plant serve?
Highland Beach Water Plant serves approximately 4,287 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Highland Beach Water Plant get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Highland Beach Water Plant Water Quality Report, FL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl4500609/
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