Hobe Sound
Is Hobe Sound tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hobe Sound scores 22/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Hobe Sound. We found 122 total violations (33 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 01:00 AM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Hobe Sound.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Hobe Sound?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Hobe Sound tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Hobe Sound tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Hobe Sound, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 22/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Hobe Sound
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Hobe Sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobe Sound tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hobe Sound scores 22/100.
How many water systems serve Hobe Sound?
Hobe Sound is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Hobe Sound?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Hobe Sound.
What is the water quality score for Hobe Sound?
The water quality score for Hobe Sound is 22 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Hobe Sound?
The top contaminants detected in Hobe Sound include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Hobe Sound Water Quality Summary
Hobe Sound, FL receives a water quality score of 22/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Hobe Sound's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Hobe Sound's score of 22 is 42 points below the Florida state average of 64, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Florida water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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