Unlike many cities its size in FL, Bradenton keeps health-based violation rates low - systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

Data: EPA SDWIS

Water Quality Map: Bradenton, FL

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Bradenton, Florida (population ~274,705), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 679,101 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 10 of 15 ZIP codes.

10 of 10 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 Bradenton: A (98/100)

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

Bradenton water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 of 10 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): 15 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Bradenton

• 34201 [A] - 2 violations
• 34202 [A] - 2 violations
• 34203 [A] - 4 violations
• 34204
• 34205 [A] - 4 violations
• 34206
• 34207 [A] - 2 violations
• 34208 [A] - 4 violations
• 34209 [A] - 17 violations ⚠
• 34210 [A] - 17 violations ⚠
• 34211 [A] - 2 violations
• 34212 [A] - 4 violations
• 34280
• 34281
• 34282

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.

Housing Age Profile

A median build year of 1994 in Bradenton is characteristic of a mixed-era city where plumbing risk depends heavily on the specific property. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered copper joints; those from before 1970 face the added possibility of lead service lines. The percentages above capture how much of the residential stock falls into each risk era.

1994

Median Year Built

39%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

8%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (8%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (61%)

Most homes in Bradenton were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bradenton Homeowners

Across Bradenton, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.

Median Home Value

$357,300

Est. Remediation

$2,253

Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Bradenton are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,203–$3,727 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 6% above the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Bradenton

39%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0017

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 39% of Bradenton stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Bradenton

2,694

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$49,280

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

75%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Bradenton contains 2,694 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $49,280. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$2,253</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.