Gainesville, FL: 7 Violations - Home Safety 83/100
18 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gainesville: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Compared to statewide averages in FL, Gainesville scores well - health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Gainesville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Gainesville, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Gainesville's 9 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Gainesville Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0036 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,711 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.37.
Gainesville's Water Providers
Gainesville, FL is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 8 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 18 ZIP codes in Gainesville, Florida, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 224,073 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 11 of 18 ZIP codes.
11 of 11 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 Gainesville: B (83/100)
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
Gainesville 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 11 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 18 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 11 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32609 | B | 4 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32608 | B | 3 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32601 | B | 2 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32641 | B | 2 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32603 | B | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32605 | B | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32606 | B | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32607 | B | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32610 | — | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
| 32612 | — | 1 | 0 | Gru - Murphree Wtp |
All ZIP Codes in Gainesville
- 32601 [B] - 2 violations
- 32602
- 32603 [B] - 1 violation
- 32604
- 32605 [B] - 1 violation
- 32606 [B] - 1 violation
- 32607 [B] - 1 violation
- 32608 [B] - 3 violations
- 32609 [B] - 4 violations
- 32610 - 1 violation
- 32611
- 32612 - 1 violation
- 32613
- 32614
- 32627
- 32635
- 32641 [B] - 2 violations
- 32653 [B] - 1 violation
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.
Gainesville 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 Gainesville's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Gainesville
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Gainesville is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Gainesville are relatively low compared to home values. The $839–$2,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the Florida average.
Gainesville: 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.
Lead risk in Gainesville 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.
Gainesville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Gainesville contains 210 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $40,379. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 45% 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>$1,711</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 Gainesville, FL