Land O Lakes, FL: 11 Violations - Home Safety 89/100
3 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Land O Lakes: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Land O Lakes, FL scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Land O Lakes Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Land O Lakes Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 13% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.42.
Land O Lakes's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Land O Lakes, FL: 2 are listed here out of 2 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Land O Lakes, Florida (population ~78,416), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 246,699 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 3 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 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 Land O Lakes: A (89/100)
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
Land O Lakes water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 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 | 12 | 3 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34639 | A | 11 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 34637 | — | 6 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 34638 | B | 6 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Land O Lakes
- 34637 - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 34638 [B] - 6 violations
- 34639 [A] - 11 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Land O Lakes Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Land O Lakes's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Land O Lakes 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
Construction dates in Land O Lakes center on a median of 2005, and the Census figures behind it describe when homes were built, not what materials they contain.
Most homes in Land O Lakes were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Land O Lakes
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Land O Lakes is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Land O Lakes can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 12% above the Florida average.
Land O Lakes: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures or solder, and census figures put that share of Land O Lakes housing at about 13%. The lead figure used here, an average of ZIP-level 90th-percentile results, sits under 0.010 mg/L. Neither number shows what flows from a particular family's faucet; a test of that faucet is the only direct measure.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Land O Lakes: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Land O Lakes contains 183 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $26,108. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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 $500 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 Land O Lakes, FL