Altamonte Springs, FL: 21 Violations - Home Safety 95/100
4 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Altamonte Springs: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Residents of Altamonte Springs generally live with tap water that beats the FL safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Altamonte Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Altamonte Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0049 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,750 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.34.
Water Systems Serving Altamonte Springs
3 independent water providers serve Altamonte Springs, FL - 8 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Altamonte Springs, Florida (population ~62,347), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 186,038 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Altamonte Springs: A (95/100)
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
Altamonte Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0049 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 17 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 2 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32701 | A | 14 | 1 | Altamonte Springs Water Department (2 Wps) |
| 32714 | A | 10 | 0 | Altamonte Springs Water Department (2 Wps) |
All ZIP Codes in Altamonte Springs
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Altamonte Springs
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Altamonte Springs
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Altamonte Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Altamonte Springs valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Altamonte Springs are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,050–$3,150 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Altamonte Springs
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Altamonte Springs appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Altamonte Springs
Historical NFIP data for Altamonte Springs contains 206 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $42,283. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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 <strong>$1,750</strong> 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.
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