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.
Safe water is the norm across most of Homestead, FL - but documented violations push the city to the middle safety 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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 35% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,733 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.88.
Who Supplies Your Water in Homestead
4 water systems are tracked federally in Homestead, FL. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 8 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 46 | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 36 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 36 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 30 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Prohibited from residential plumbing since 1986, lead solder divides Homestead's housing stock along a timeline that the median build year of 1998 straddles. A meaningful share of homes predates the ban - a configuration that places moderate aggregate pressure on plumbing-related lead risk, distributed unevenly across neighborhoods.
Most homes in Homestead were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Homestead Homeowners
How much of a Homestead home's value does documented remediation represent? A small fraction - the equity share here is in the low tier, and from a household financial perspective, most property owners are considering a commitment that fits comfortably within standard planning rather than a decision that rises to the level of a material budget event or significant equity consideration.
Remediation costs in Homestead are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,156–$2,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Homestead
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.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 35% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Homestead.
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 <strong>$1,733</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.
What You Can Do in Homestead
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Homestead's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 35% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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