Brandon, FL: 100 Violations — 73/100 (2026)
4 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Brandon, FL scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Brandon Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Brandon Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 100 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,050 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.51 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Brandon
Residential water in Brandon, FL is supplied by 3 separate utilities — not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 8 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Brandon, Florida (population ~90,984), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 1,210,751 people region-wide.
4 of 4 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Brandon: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Brandon water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 55 | 4 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 50 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33508 | B | 25 | 0 | Brandon Pointe Community |
| 33509 | B | 25 | 0 | Brandon Pointe Community |
| 33510 | B | 25 | 0 | Hcwrd/south-central |
| 33511 | C | 25 | 0 | City of Tampa Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Brandon
- 33508 [B] — 25 violations
- 33509 [B] — 25 violations
- 33510 [B] — 25 violations
- 33511 [C] — 25 violations
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Brandon
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 Brandon
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Brandon: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality — that's the Brandon picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Brandon are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,175 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 4% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brandon
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 Brandon 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Brandon
Although Brandon's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 285 claims and FEMA maps place 100% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Brandon has a moderate flood history with 285 FEMA claims averaging $13,819 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,050</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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