Brooksville, FL - Home Safety Score unavailable
7 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Brooksville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 56 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 34% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $520 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.67.
Water Systems Serving Brooksville
3 systems shown for Brooksville, FL, from 4 on the federal list.
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Brooksville, Florida (population ~75,844), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 180,122 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes 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.
Water Sources
Brooksville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 108 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 25 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 24 | 5 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 16 | 2 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 13 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34614 | — | 45 | 0 | Sugarmill Woods S/d |
| 34602 | — | 40 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34601 | — | 29 | 0 | City of Brooksville |
| 34604 | — | 29 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34613 | — | 29 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
All ZIP Codes in Brooksville
- 34601 - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 34602 - 40 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 34603
- 34604 - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 34605
- 34613 - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 34614 - 45 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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 Brooksville
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Brooksville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Brooksville's Housing Stock?
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. Brooksville records a median build year of 1995, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.
Most homes in Brooksville 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.
Brooksville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, Brooksville remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Brooksville can be compared with local home values. The $320–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 29% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brooksville
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Brooksville
Historical NFIP data for Brooksville contains 231 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $37,356. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $520 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Brooksville, FL