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South Palm Beach, FL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for South Palm Beach, FL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at South Palm Beach's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: West Palm Beach Wtp PWSID: FL4501559 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

South Palm Beach earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.00 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
9 violations since 2015, 5 health-based
No violations currently open
South Palm Beach's lead level vs. all Florida community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.00 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 23% of Florida utilities
Population Served
1471
~33612 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
9 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
20% of EPA action level
3.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2024 Archived
Revised Total Coliform Rule REPORTING FAILURE — — 2023 Unaddressed
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 117.225 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2022 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 112.475 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 108.75 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 107.775 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

9 violations are on record since 2015, of which 5 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility West Palm Beach Wtp
PWSID FL4501559
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,471
Service connections 33,612
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Palm Beach tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the action level.
Does South Palm Beach water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to South Palm Beach? ▼
West Palm Beach Wtp (PWSID FL4501559). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-11-06. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should South Palm Beach Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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