Water Quality in West Palm Beach, FL (33446)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 33446.
Active Health Violations
11 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,431
Population
36
Water Systems
89
Violations (5yr)
11
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Palm Beach County Water Utilities
1 health-basedWest Palm Beach Wtp
5 health-basedBoca Raton Wtp
All resolvedBoynton Beach Pws
Seacoast Utilities Authority
Palm Beach County Wtp #9
Jupiter Public Water System,Town Of
Delray Beach Public Water System
Palm Beach County #2 Wtp
Palm Beach County #1 Wtp
Wellington Wtp
Camp Lokanda
Camp Wekeela
1 health-basedMorikami Museum
Metzger Building
1 health-basedMorikami Park
In The Pines Mlc.
Pearlmans Lakeside Bung. Colony
Sunshine Meadows
2 health-basedAmelia Pines (Aka Duck Pond)
1 health-basedPrewitt Tractor Shed
All resolvedPero Brothers Packing ; Sales
Piazza Italiana/ F/K/A El Cubano
Our Lady Queen Of Peace
Peanuts Country Store
Gold Coast Farm(J.Fichera Mlc)
Cavanaugh Gardens
Castletiny Farms
Stop;Shop Food Store(Disc.#76)
Tierra Del Rey Plaza
Tire Kingdom
Hernandez Mcl(Lucia Hernandez)
Amerigrow Recycling
Anshei Emuna Congregation
Atlantic Chevron
Delray Training Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
West Palm Beach (33446) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 89.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.