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BOYNTON BEACH PWS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 112,000 people · Florida

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
FL4500145
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.023 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
1040.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

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

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: May 1, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to E. coli (RTCR)

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

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: 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 BOYNTON BEACH PWS

Is BOYNTON BEACH PWS water safe to drink?

BOYNTON BEACH PWS water receives a grade of D (21/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BOYNTON BEACH PWS detected?

66 contaminants were tested in BOYNTON BEACH PWS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BOYNTON BEACH PWS have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOYNTON BEACH PWS has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, MR, MON. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOYNTON BEACH PWS serve?

BOYNTON BEACH PWS serves approximately 112,000 people, Florida. The system provides water to 1 community: Boynton Beach.

What type of water does BOYNTON BEACH PWS provide?

BOYNTON BEACH PWS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is FL4500145.

How does BOYNTON BEACH PWS compare to other utilities in Florida?

BOYNTON BEACH PWS scores 21/100 with a grade of D (poor). 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

Boynton Beach