The water systems supplying Daytona Beach show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards - consistently among the better performers in FL.

Data: EPA SDWIS

Water Quality Map: Daytona Beach, FL

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Daytona Beach, Florida (population ~117,044), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 245,917 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 13 ZIP codes.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (80%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Daytona 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

Daytona Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0036 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

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

Areas with Most Violations

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Daytona Beach

• 32114 [A]
• 32115
• 32116
• 32117 [A] - 3 violations
• 32118 [A] - 1 violation
• 32119 [A] - 1 violation
• 32120
• 32121
• 32122
• 32124 [A] - 1 violation
• 32125
• 32126
• 32198

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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Daytona Beach Homeowners

How does remediation fit within the broader financial picture for Daytona Beach homeowners? The equity share is moderate - large enough that treating it as a real planning consideration makes sense, and manageable enough that most homeowners have a clear path to addressing documented water and safety issues when they approach the commitment with deliberate advance budgeting rather than as an unplanned expense.

Median Home Value

$215,200

Est. Remediation

$2,200

Remediation as % of home value 1.0%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Daytona Beach. The estimated $1,158–$3,615 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 36% below the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Daytona Beach

0.0036

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.

Lead risk in Daytona Beach appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Daytona Beach

4,597

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$64,549

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

33%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Daytona Beach contains 4,597 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $64,549. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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>$2,200</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.