Land O Lakes, FL: 11 Violations - Home Safety 89/100
3 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Land O Lakes: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Although water quality varies across any metro, Land O Lakes's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for FL - and documented violations are few.
How Land O Lakes Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Land O Lakes Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0024 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 13% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.42 - above typical levels.
Land O Lakes's Water Providers
2 water systems are tracked federally in Land O Lakes, FL. The top 2 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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
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). 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 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
A median build year of 2005 in Land O Lakes points to a housing stock where post-1986 construction is the norm. That matters because lead solder in plumbing - banned federally in 1986 - is a primary pathway by which older homes can elevate tap water lead above what enters the distribution system.
Most homes in Land O Lakes 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 Land O Lakes
Placing remediation in the context of Land O Lakes's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Land O Lakes are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,333 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 12% above the Florida average.
Land O Lakes: 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.
Once federal rules removed lead-bearing solder from new plumbing, building practice changed quickly. Land O Lakes now carries just 13% of older inventory from that earlier era. Citywide readings remain compliant, though no system-level number can replace a one-home draw.
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 <strong>$2,200</strong> 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.
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