What was found in Delray Beach's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10000 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 245 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 951 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 926 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 16 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 123.655 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.795 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.55 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.465 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.52 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 29.27 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 7 µg/L — SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2.9 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.415 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: SUNSHINE MEADOWS · 60 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0287 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0142 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0117 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0037 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 69,754 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Delray Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 69,754 |
| SUNSHINE MEADOWS | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Delray Beach tap water
Is Delray Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Delray Beach. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Delray Beach?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Delray Beach, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Delray Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Delray Beach include Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.