Dunedin, FL: 36 Violations — 71/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Dunedin tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within FL.
How Dunedin Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Dunedin Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 36 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,850 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.51 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Dunedin
Water delivery in Dunedin, FL is handled by 2 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 2 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Dunedin, Florida (population ~37,817), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 552,514 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Dunedin: B (71/100)
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
Dunedin 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 42 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34697 | B | 18 | 0 | Dunedin Water System |
| 34698 | C | 18 | 0 | Dunedin Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Dunedin
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.
CDC Health Data for Dunedin
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Dunedin
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Dunedin: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Equity impact data for Dunedin lands in the favorable tier — remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Dunedin are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,300–$2,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Dunedin
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 Dunedin 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Dunedin
FEMA data places 100% of Dunedin's ZIP codes inside designated flood zones, and the NFIP claim record confirms the real-world impact: 1655 filed claims representing decades of documented flood events with consequences for property and, at sufficient severity, for local water infrastructure.
Dunedin has a significant flood history with 1,655 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $41,984 per claim. With 100% 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>$1,850</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dunedin, FL