Homestead, FL: 34 Violations - Home Safety 63/100
9 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Homestead: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Documented records place Homestead, FL in the middle grade tier.
How Homestead Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Homestead, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Homestead score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Homestead Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 34 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.88.
Who Supplies Your Water in Homestead
Service in Homestead, FL can differ by address: 4 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Homestead, Florida (population ~215,733), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 2,471,263 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 9 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 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 Homestead: C (63/100)
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
Homestead water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
8 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 1 of 9 ZIP records with known zones is 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 | 46 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 36 | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 36 | 6 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 30 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 10 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33030 | C | 34 | 0 | City of Homestead, |
| 33034 | C | 28 | 0 | Florida City |
| 33035 | C | 22 | 0 | City of Homestead, |
| 33031 | C | 20 | 0 | Mdwasa - Main System |
| 33033 | C | 20 | 0 | City of Homestead, |
| 33032 | C | 6 | 0 | Mdwasa - Main System |
All ZIP Codes in Homestead
- 33030 [C] - 34 violations
- 33031 [C] - 20 violations
- 33032 [C] - 6 violations
- 33033 [C] - 20 violations
- 33034 [C] - 28 violations
- 33035 [C] - 22 violations
- 33039
- 33090
- 33092
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.
Health Outcomes in Homestead
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Homestead Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Homestead
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Homestead's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1998.
Most homes in Homestead were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Homestead Homeowners
In Homestead, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Homestead 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 11% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Homestead
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 NFIP Claim Context in Homestead
Historical NFIP data for Homestead contains 3,762 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,095. 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 Homestead
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. For Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Homestead: 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.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 35% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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