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Dade City, FL: 161 Violations - Home Safety 67/100

3 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dade City: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

The C shown for Dade City, FL is an average of Home Safety Scores across the city's ZIP codes; that composite blends several data sources, so it can move for reasons unrelated to water, and it is not a measurement of what comes out of any tap in the city.

How Dade City Compares

Dade City67/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
2
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$232K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Dade City Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 161 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 50% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.42.

Water Systems Serving Dade City

Multiple utilities show up for Dade City, FL: 3 are listed here out of 8 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Dade City, Florida (population ~39,516), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 416,453 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.

2 of 2 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Dade City: C (67/100)

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

Dade City water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

3 of 3 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 105 2
E. coli Microbiological 78 2
Nitrate Inorganic 17 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 16 2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 16 2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
33525 C 132 0 Dade City Water Department
33523 C 62 0 Dade City Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Dade City

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Dade City

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 12.8% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Dade City

Revised Total Coliform Rule 105 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 78 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Nitrate 17 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants

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

How Old Is Dade City's Housing Stock?

1993
Median Build Year
50%
Built Before 1986
24%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Some homes in Dade City predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1993.

1993
Median Year Built
50%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
24%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (50%)

Over half of homes in Dade City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Dade City: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Because the median home value in Dade City is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$231,700
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Dade City can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 31% below the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Dade City

50%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.007
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Dade City

453
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$43,415
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Dade City contains 453 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $43,415. 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 $600 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.

What You Can Do in Dade City

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Dade City: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Dade City, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Dade City, FL?
Dade City has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 161 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Dade City?
EPA records list 161 EPA violations for Dade City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 3 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Dade City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Dade City is 0.007 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Dade City compare to Florida average?
Dade City has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Dade City?
Our records map 8 water systems to 3 ZIP codes in Dade City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 39,516 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Dade City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Dade City: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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