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Crystal Beach, FL: 14 Violations - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Crystal Beach: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Residents of Crystal Beach generally live with tap water that beats the FL safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.

How Crystal Beach Compares

Crystal Beach99/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$681K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Crystal Beach Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0008 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.51 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in Crystal Beach

Water service in Crystal Beach, FL is organized around a single utility - one of 1 tracked by regulator, and the one that manages the local distribution network while holding primary responsibility for EPA compliance reporting.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Crystal Beach, Florida (population ~1,331), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 506,353 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Crystal Beach: A (99/100)

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

Crystal Beach water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0008 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 10 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Lead Inorganic 4 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
34681 A 14 0 Pinellas County Utilities

All ZIP Codes in Crystal Beach

  • 34681 [A] - 14 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Crystal Beach

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 13.1% ↑
Mental Health 15.5% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Crystal Beach Water

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 10 violations
Reporting
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Crystal Beach

1988
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
27%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% 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

Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Crystal Beach - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1988 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.

1988
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
27%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in Crystal Beach 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Crystal Beach Homeowners

Because property values in Crystal Beach comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.

Median Home Value
$680,500
Est. Remediation
$1,800
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Crystal Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$2,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 101% above the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Crystal Beach

52%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0008
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.

Older interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 52% of Crystal Beach homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Crystal Beach

390
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$46,101
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Crystal Beach contains 390 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $46,101. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,800</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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Crystal Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Crystal Beach, FL?
Crystal Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 14 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Crystal Beach have?
Crystal Beach water systems have a total of 14 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Crystal Beach water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Crystal Beach is 0.0008 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Crystal Beach compare to Florida average?
Crystal Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Crystal Beach?
Crystal Beach is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 1,331 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Crystal Beach?
Estimated remediation costs in Crystal Beach average $1,800 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $2,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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