Is West Melbourne, FL tap water safe?
Data: U.S. EPA · How we read the data · How we check it
Summary
No federal limits exceeded in EPA data for West Melbourne Water System. 3 PFAS were detected below the limits.
West Melbourne Water System supplies West Melbourne (30,443 people).
Water system
West Melbourne Water System
30,443 people · Purchased surface water · EPA ID FL3051460
Buys treated water from City of Melbourne.
| PFAS | Highest average | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| PFOA Not detected | – | 4 ppt |
| PFOS Not detected | – | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS Not detected | – | 10 ppt |
| PFNA Not detected | – | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) Not detected | – | 10 ppt |
ppt = parts per trillion. "Highest average" is the highest average at any of the system's entry points, the way EPA compares results with the limits.
Lead: 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile (Dec 2023, and 9 in 10 homes sampled were at or below it) Below action level
Health-based violations since 2016: 0
Across Florida, 124 of 394 water systems EPA tested had PFAS above a 2024 federal limit, and 4 systems were above the lead action level in results from the last five years. Florida results.
West Melbourne homes and lead pipes
Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so homes from before then are the ones to check. How to check your own line.
Housing: Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for West Melbourne city (tables B25034, B25003). Estimates for small places have a margin of error.
How nearby cities compare
| City | PFAS | Lead (90th pct.) |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne 4 mi City of Melbourne | None above limits | 1.2 ppb |
| Palm Bay 6 mi City of Palm Bay | Above limit | 2.1 ppb |
| Titusville 37 mi City of Titusville | None above limits | 3 ppb |
| St. Cloud 39 mi City of St. Cloud | None above limits | 2.1 ppb |
| Orlando 44 mi Orlando Utilities Commission | None above limits | 2 ppb |
| Fort Pierce 47 mi Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority | Above limit | 1.1 ppb |
West Melbourne ZIP codes (1)
- 32904
Questions
Is West Melbourne tap water safe to drink?
West Melbourne Water System has had no health-based violations since 2016. Utility data can't show lead from your own pipes: if your home was built before 1986, test your tap. Your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report is the official summary.
Who supplies water in West Melbourne, FL?
West Melbourne Water System, which serves 30,443 people.
Does West Melbourne tap water have PFAS?
West Melbourne Water System had 3 PFAS detected at least once in EPA's 2023–2025 testing, all with averages below the federal limits.
Do West Melbourne homes have lead pipes?
Census estimates put 19% of West Melbourne homes as built before 1980 (Florida: 34%). Lead service lines and lead solder were allowed until 1986, so older homes are more likely to have them. West Melbourne Water System's service line inventory says what your line is made of. The only way to know for your home is to check the line where it enters the house and test your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA drinking water records and PFAS testing (UCMR 5). How we read the data.