CITY REPORT FL

Jacksonville, FL: 103 Violations - 90/100

51 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jacksonville: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

How does Jacksonville tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for FL - documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, Census ACS

51
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems
32
ZIPs with Violations
A · 90
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)

Key Facts for Jacksonville Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 103 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0016 mg/L.

Water Quality in Jacksonville

We track home safety signals for 51 ZIP codes in Jacksonville, Florida. EPA community-water data is directly mapped for 32 ZIP codes and 13 water systems.

32 of 32 directly mapped ZIP records with reported violation counts (100%) have recorded EPA violations - 103 total, including no health-based violations in the measured subset.

Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)

Water sources: Groundwater.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Coliform Microbiological 71 32
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 10 4
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 8 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 5 5
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 5

Lead Risk

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0016 mg/L
  • 0 of 32 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
  • 53% of housing built before 1986 (when lead solder was banned)
  • 12% of housing built before 1950 (when lead pipes were standard)
  • Median year built: 1981
  • Most common estimated pipe material: Copper
  • Lead exposure risk score: 35/100
  • Estimated lead service line probability: 15%
  • 11 ZIP codes classified as high or very high lead risk

With 53% of homes built before the 1986 lead solder ban, Jacksonville residents - especially those in older neighborhoods - should consider testing their tap water for lead. Homes built before 1950 are at the highest risk of having lead service lines.

Housing Age Distribution

407,773 total housing units across 51 ZIP codes:

Era Units Share
Pre-1940 20,610 5%
1940–1949 17,429 4%
1950–1959 44,023 11%
1960–1969 39,484 10%
1970–1979 48,594 12%
1980–1989 62,671 15%
1990–1999 57,215 14%
2000–2009 74,495 18%
2010–2019 38,500 9%
2020+ 4,752 1%

Flood Risk

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program data for Jacksonville:

  • 4,955 flood insurance claims on record
  • $193,299,246 sum of reported building, contents, and ICC payment components
  • 3,862 claims with payment data
  • 1,093 claims without reported payment fields
  • $50,052 average reported component sum among claims with payment data
  • Dominant rated-zone value in historical claims: X (other)
  • 17 of 37 ZIP codes with claim-zone records have an A/V-family dominant rated zone in those claims
  • Claim-zone values are historical insurance records, not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory

Radon Risk

Dominant EPA radon zone among 51 ZIP records with zone data: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 51 ZIP codes

Neighborhoods by Safety Score

Safest Areas

ZIP Code Safety Score Grade Violations
32202 91/100 A 2
32204 91/100 A 2
32205 91/100 A 2
32206 91/100 A 2
32207 91/100 A 2
32208 91/100 A 2
32209 91/100 A 2
32211 91/100 A 2
32217 91/100 A 2
32218 91/100 A 2

Areas Needing Attention

ZIP Code Safety Score Grade Violations
32224 85/100 A 22
32277 89/100 A 4
32244 89/100 A 4
32221 89/100 A 8
32234 90/100 A 5
32220 90/100 A 4
32212 90/100 A 4
32210 90/100 A 4
32258 91/100 A 2
32257 91/100 A 2

What Jacksonville Residents Can Do

Test Your Water

  • Order a certified lab test - home test kits cost $20–50 and cover lead, bacteria, and common contaminants
  • Request your utility's CCR (Consumer Confidence Report) - your water provider must publish this annually
  • Check your ZIP code - each area in Jacksonville has different water systems and risk levels

Filter Your Water

  • NSF-certified pitcher filter removes chlorine taste and some contaminants ($20–40)
  • NSF 53-certified filter for lead - recommended for homes built before 1986
  • Reverse osmosis system removes 95%+ of contaminants including lead, PFAS, and nitrates ($150–400)

Stay Informed

All ZIP Codes in Jacksonville

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water safe to drink in Jacksonville, FL?

The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Jacksonville has an average score of 90/100 (grade A) across 29 ZIP codes with complete current-model evidence. Separately, there are 103 recorded EPA violations across 32 directly mapped ZIP records with reported counts, 0 of which are health-based. Check the specific ZIP and serving utility before drawing a water-safety conclusion.

Does Jacksonville have lead in the water?

The average 90th-percentile lead level across Jacksonville is 0.0016 mg/L, below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. 0 of 32 ZIP codes with known action-level status exceed the EPA limit. About 53% of housing was built before 1986, when lead solder was banned.

Is Jacksonville at risk for flooding?

FEMA data shows 4,955 flood insurance claim records in Jacksonville ZIP codes, with an average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum of $50,052 among 3,862 claims with payment data. 1,093 claims lack reported payment fields and are not counted as zero. Among 37 ZIP codes with historical claim-zone values, 17 have an A/V-family dominant rated zone in those claims. Claim records do not establish current property-level flood risk; check the FEMA map for a specific address.

Are there lead pipes in Jacksonville homes?

53% of Jacksonville housing was built before 1986, when lead solder was common in plumbing. 12% was built before 1950, when lead pipes were standard. The most common estimated pipe material is Copper. The estimated probability of lead service lines is 15%. We recommend testing your water if your home was built before 1986.

What contaminants have been found in Jacksonville water?

The most common contaminants by violation count are Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Across 32 ZIP codes with directly mapped EPA water data, 32 have recorded EPA violations. Check your ZIP code report for the specific contaminants in your area.

Data Sources

Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.

Jacksonville Infrastructure Age

1981
Median Build Year
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

Post-1986 construction is where the lower lead-solder risk lives, because that's when the federal ban on lead solder in plumbing took effect. In Jacksonville, where the median build year is 1981, the housing stock falls broadly on the newer side of that threshold - a distribution that moderates aggregate plumbing-era risk compared to older housing markets.

1981
Median Year Built
0%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
0%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Jacksonville 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.

Jacksonville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0016
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 Jacksonville 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.

Jacksonville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

4,955
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$50,052
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
46%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Jacksonville contains 4,955 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $50,052. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 46% 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.

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 Jacksonville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville has an average Home Safety Score of 90/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 103 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Jacksonville have?
Jacksonville water systems have a total of 103 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 51 ZIP codes.
Does Jacksonville water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Jacksonville is 0.0016 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is served by 13 public water systems across 51 ZIP codes, serving approximately 945,632 people.
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