Clermont, FL: 30 Health Violations — 81/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many cities its size in FL, Clermont 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.
How Clermont Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Clermont, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Clermont's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Clermont Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 145 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 12% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,680 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.09 — above typical levels.
Clermont's Water Providers
Residential water in Clermont, 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 11 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 5 ZIP codes in Clermont, Florida, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 121,960 people.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Clermont: B (81/100)
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
Clermont water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 54 | 5 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 48 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 24 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34711 | B | 29 | 6 | Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) |
| 34712 | B | 29 | 6 | Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) |
| 34713 | B | 29 | 6 | Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) |
| 34714 | B | 29 | 6 | Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) |
| 34715 | B | 29 | 6 | Clermont East Water System (2 Wps) |
All ZIP Codes in Clermont
- 34711 [B] — 29 violations ⚠
- 34712 [B] — 29 violations ⚠
- 34713 [B] — 29 violations ⚠
- 34714 [B] — 29 violations ⚠
- 34715 [B] — 29 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.
Clermont 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 Clermont's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Clermont Infrastructure Age
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
Banned from residential plumbing in 1986, lead solder was a near-universal feature of copper plumbing before that cutoff. In Clermont, where the median build year is 2006, the majority of housing falls into the post-ban category — though the older fraction of the stock still carries the residual risk that comes with pre-1986 pipe and solder materials.
Most homes in Clermont 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Clermont
Property equity in Clermont runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs — a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Clermont are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,020–$3,040 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 9% above the Florida average.
Clermont: 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.
Despite citywide averages reading cleanly under the federal action threshold, the way utilities pull samples — from a representative subset rather than door-to-door — leaves room for individual buildings with older interior lines to behave differently than the aggregate suggests. With only 12% of Clermont stock predating the solder rule, that residual subset is small but real, and a draw-test kit gives the only direct read on what comes out of one faucet on a given morning.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Clermont: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood history in Clermont spans 89 NFIP claims and 60% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Clermont has a moderate flood history with 89 FEMA claims averaging $14,604 per payout. 60% 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>$1,680</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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