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Winter Park, CO: 1 Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Winter Park: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Documented records place Winter Park, CO in the middle grade tier.

How Winter Park Compares

Winter Park66/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$563K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Winter Park Water

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0068 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 34% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.12.

Who Supplies Your Water in Winter Park

2 systems shown for Winter Park, CO, from 2 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Winter Park, Colorado (population ~1,237), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 5,400 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Winter Park: C (66/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Winter Park water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0068 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
80482 C 1 0 Winter Park Ranch Water Supply District

All ZIP Codes in Winter Park

  • 80482 [C] - 1 violation

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Winter Park

10.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.8% ↑
Diabetes 9.1% ↓
Mental Health 15.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Winter Park Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Winter Park

1996
Median Build Year
34%
Built Before 1986
5%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Winter Park records a median build year of 1996, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1996
Median Year Built
34%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
5%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (5%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (66%)

Most homes in Winter Park were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Winter Park Homeowners

Because the median home value in Winter Park is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$562,500
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Winter Park can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 24% above the Colorado average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Winter Park

34%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0068
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Winter Park

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$5,960
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

Historical NFIP data for Winter Park contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,960.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Winter Park

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Winter Park: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 34% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Winter Park, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Winter Park, CO?
Winter Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Winter Park?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Winter Park water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Winter Park water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Winter Park is 0.0068 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Winter Park compare to Colorado average?
Winter Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is at or above the Colorado state average of 59/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Winter Park?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Winter Park. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,237 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Winter Park?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Winter Park: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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