CITY REPORT FL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 4

Jensen Beach, FL: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100

2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jensen Beach: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Jensen Beach, the records summarized for FL produce a C grade - a middle reading that calls for checking the specific system at your address.

How Jensen Beach Compares

Jensen Beach67/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$379K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Jensen Beach Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 127 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0046 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.79.

Water Systems Serving Jensen Beach

Service in Jensen Beach, FL can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Jensen Beach, Florida (population ~23,094), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 404,576 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Jensen Beach: C (67/100)

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

Jensen Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0046 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 134 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 36 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 30 1
E. coli Microbiological 22 1
Nitrate Inorganic 14 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
34957 C 127 4 Martin Company Utilities

All ZIP Codes in Jensen Beach

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Jensen Beach

9.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.6% ↓
Diabetes 14.1% ↑
Mental Health 15.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Jensen Beach

Revised Total Coliform Rule 134 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 36 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 30 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Jensen Beach: Remediation Cost in Perspective

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Jensen Beach? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$378,500
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Jensen Beach can be compared with local home values. The $700–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 12% above the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Jensen Beach

0.0046
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Available area-level lead records for Jensen Beach do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Jensen Beach

1,393
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$30,242
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Jensen Beach contains 1,393 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,242. 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 $1,200 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 Jensen Beach

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Jensen Beach: 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.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Jensen Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Jensen Beach, FL?
Jensen Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 127 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Jensen Beach?
EPA records list 127 EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations for Jensen Beach water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Jensen Beach water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Jensen Beach is 0.0046 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Jensen Beach compare to Florida average?
Jensen Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Jensen Beach?
Our records map 5 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Jensen Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 23,094 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Jensen Beach?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Jensen Beach: $1,200; modeled range $700 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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