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Community Water System · PWS FL4500351

Delray Beach Public Water System

Delray Beach, Florida 33444 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 69,754 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

69,754
People served
34
EPA violations
3
Health-based
8 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 34 drinking-water violations at Delray Beach Public Water System, 9% of them health-based - below the Florida per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 8 PFAS compounds.

34
Total EPA violations on record
9%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
69,754
People served by this system
8
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Delray Beach Public Water System

Delray Beach Public Water System is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 69,754 residents in Delray Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County) through 22,589 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 34 total violations for this system , of which 3 (9%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 12 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is E. COLI, recorded in 3 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 8 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 28.7 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Florida, EPA tracks 5,093 public water systems serving 22,381,282 people, with 184,355 cumulative violations and 24,266 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 36.2 violations. Statewide, 218 of 402 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (54.2%).

Delray Beach Public Water System's 34 violations sit below the Florida average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

8 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
69,754
Total Violations
34
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
22,589
County
Palm Beach
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
12
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
E. COLI MR 3 2018
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2014
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 2024
TTHM MR 2 2024
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 2018
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 2024
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 2001
Antimony, Total MR 1 2017
Nickel MR 1 2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 8 of 33 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 4/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 10/10/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 10/10/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 10/10/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 10/10/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 10/10/2023 12.90 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFMPA 10/10/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 10/10/2023 11.20 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFNA 10/10/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 10/10/2023 14.20 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFBA 10/10/2023 9.60 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
HFPO-DA 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 10/10/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 10/10/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 10/10/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 10/10/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 10/10/2023 11.70 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFHpA 10/10/2023 7.20 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFTrDA 10/10/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 10/10/2023 7.70 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFOS 10/10/2023 28.70 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Delray Beach Public Water System.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID FL4500351 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Florida Drinking Water Authority

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Delray Beach Public Water System under EPA-delegated authority.

Open FL regulator portal

Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Drinking Water Program

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 8000
2024 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 2950
2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 2456
2018 E. COLI MR 3 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 3014
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 8000
2017 Antimony, Total MR 1 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 1074
2017 Nickel MR 1 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 1036
2014 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 3100
2001 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / FL4500351 / 3100

How Delray Beach Public Water System Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Delray Beach Public Water System Florida avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 34 36.2 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 4.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 8 compounds 54.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 69,754 4,395 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,093 regulated public water systems in Florida.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delray Beach Public Water System water safe to drink? ▼
Delray Beach Public Water System (PWS ID: FL4500351) has 34 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 8 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 69,754 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Delray Beach Public Water System serve? ▼
Delray Beach Public Water System serves 69,754 people in Delray Beach, Florida. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 22,589 service connections.
What type of violations does Delray Beach Public Water System have? ▼
Delray Beach Public Water System has 34 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 12 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Delray Beach Public Water System water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 8 PFAS compounds in Delray Beach Public Water System's water supply: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOA, PFBA, PFBS, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Delray Beach Public Water System use? ▼
Delray Beach Public Water System uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.