Kissimmee, FL: 144 Violations — 71/100 (2026)
9 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many cities its size in FL, Kissimmee keeps health-based violation rates low — systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Kissimmee Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Kissimmee, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Kissimmee's 9 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Kissimmee Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 144 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0006 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 18% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,629 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.65 — above typical levels.
Kissimmee's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Kissimmee, FL — 8 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Kissimmee, Florida (population ~332,346), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 518,037 people region-wide.
9 of 9 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Kissimmee: B (71/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Kissimmee water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0006 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 3 (Low): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 110 | 9 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 9 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 20 | 9 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 9 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34741 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34742 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34743 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34744 | C | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34745 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34746 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34747 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34758 | B | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
| 34759 | D | 16 | 0 | Toho Water Authority Eastern |
All ZIP Codes in Kissimmee
- 34741 [B] — 16 violations
- 34742 [B] — 16 violations
- 34743 [B] — 16 violations
- 34744 [C] — 16 violations
- 34745 [B] — 16 violations
- 34746 [B] — 16 violations
- 34747 [B] — 16 violations
- 34758 [B] — 16 violations
- 34759 [D] — 16 violations
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
Updated daily.
Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Kissimmee Infrastructure Age
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
Although a small portion of Kissimmee's homes predate 1986, the median build year of 2001 indicates the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed after lead solder was banned — which tends to reduce the plumbing-related component of lead exposure at the household level.
Most homes in Kissimmee 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Kissimmee
Equity impact data for Kissimmee lands in the favorable tier — remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Kissimmee are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,086–$2,329 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 17% below the Florida average.
Kissimmee: 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.
Older homes from the pre-rule era make up 18% of Kissimmee's inventory, a contained slice. Citywide aggregate readings stay below 0.015 mg/L under EPA Lead and Copper Rule monitoring, suggesting systemic lead is not a dominant local concern. What the aggregate cannot do is reflect conditions inside any single building, where interior plumbing age, water chemistry, and stagnation patterns interact differently than they do across thousands of service connections combined into one figure.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Kissimmee: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Unlike communities where NFIP data shows minimal flood history, Kissimmee's record documents 978 claims and 78% of ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — a combination that moves flood-related water quality risk from the background into the foreground of any complete local water assessment. Flooding can overwhelm treatment capacity, contaminate wells, and trigger distribution backflow; at this level of exposure, those mechanisms have likely been activated during significant flood events.
Kissimmee has a significant flood history with 978 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $19,776 per claim. With 78% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,629</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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