Lake Placid, FL: 5 Health Violations - Home Safety 70/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lake Placid: B.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Across Lake Placid, FL, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.
How Lake Placid Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Lake Placid Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 30 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.01 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.64.
Water Systems Serving Lake Placid
More than one public water system is linked to Lake Placid, FL: federal records tie 5 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Lake Placid, Florida, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 21,630 people. 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. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lake Placid: B (70/100)
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
Lake Placid water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 10 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 6 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33852 | B | 30 | 5 | Lake Placid, Town of |
All ZIP Codes in Lake Placid
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.
CDC Health Data for Lake Placid
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Lake Placid
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lake Placid: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Lake Placid is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Lake Placid can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 39% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lake Placid
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Lake Placid
Historical NFIP data for Lake Placid contains 46 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,891. 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 $1,100 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lake Placid, FL