Clearwater, FL: 39 Health Violations — 79/100 (2026)
13 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Clearwater, FL serve households with few reported safety events.
How Clearwater Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Clearwater, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Clearwater's 13 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Clearwater Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 351 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0008 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 69% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,931 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.51 — above typical levels.
Clearwater's Water Providers
Residential addresses in Clearwater, FL are served by 3 primary water providers out of 8 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Clearwater, Florida (population ~184,563), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 733,916 people region-wide.
13 of 13 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 39 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Clearwater: B (79/100)
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
Clearwater water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0008 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): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 13 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 140 | 13 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 84 | 13 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 56 | 13 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 42 | 13 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 28 | 13 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33755 | B | 27 | 3 | Clearwater Water System |
| 33756 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33757 | A | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33758 | A | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33759 | B | 27 | 3 | Clearwater Water System |
| 33760 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33761 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33762 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33763 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
| 33764 | B | 27 | 3 | Pinellas County Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Clearwater
- 33755 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33756 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33757 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33758 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33759 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33760 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33761 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33762 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33763 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33764 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33765 [B] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33766 [A] — 27 violations ⚠
- 33769 [A] — 27 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.
Clearwater Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Clearwater's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Clearwater Infrastructure Age
With 69% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For residents trying to assess tap water risk in Clearwater, the median build year of 1979 is the starting context. It signals that a majority of homes were constructed before 1986 — the year federal rules prohibited lead solder in new plumbing — and that a significant share likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still a common choice for residential service connections. Neither risk tier is rare in this housing inventory.
Over half of homes in Clearwater were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Clearwater
Placing remediation in the context of Clearwater's property market, the equity share is low — most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Clearwater are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,638–$5,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 13% below the Florida average.
Clearwater: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Before the federal solder ban, lead solder was a routine plumbing material, and 69% of the Clearwater inventory was built in that earlier era — a share large enough to move household-level reads onto the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Clearwater: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Because Clearwater's NFIP claim count reaches 2133 and 85% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA-designated flood zones, flood exposure here operates differently than it does in lower-claim communities. In areas with isolated flood events, water-quality infrastructure can typically absorb the stress and recover between events. In communities with repeated high-volume flooding, treatment plants face recurring overload conditions, private wells in FEMA-designated zones accumulate repeated infiltration episodes, and distribution systems experience repeated pressure events that can drive backflow. The claim record for this area points to that second category: a flood environment where water infrastructure stress is periodic and documented, not theoretical.
Clearwater has a significant flood history with 2,133 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $54,530 per claim. With 85% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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>$2,931</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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