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BOCA RATON WTP — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 130,000 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL4500130
Violations
33

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
290.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

7

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BOCA RATON WTP

Is BOCA RATON WTP water safe to drink?

BOCA RATON WTP water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 33 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BOCA RATON WTP detected?

73 contaminants were tested in BOCA RATON WTP's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BOCA RATON WTP have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOCA RATON WTP has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR, RPT. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOCA RATON WTP serve?

BOCA RATON WTP serves approximately 130,000 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Boca Raton.

What type of water does BOCA RATON WTP provide?

BOCA RATON WTP sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4500130.

How does BOCA RATON WTP compare to other utilities in Florida?

BOCA RATON WTP scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Florida state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Boca Raton