Leesburg, FL: 5 Health Violations - Home Safety 73/100
4 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Leesburg: B.
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Leesburg, FL carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Leesburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Leesburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 59 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0081 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.09.
Water Systems Serving Leesburg
3 systems shown for Leesburg, FL, from 9 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Leesburg, Florida, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 67,827 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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 Leesburg: B (73/100)
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
Leesburg water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0081 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 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 | 31 | 2 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 20 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34748 | B | 34 | 0 | City of Leesburg, |
| 34788 | B | 27 | 5 | City of Leesburg, |
All ZIP Codes in Leesburg
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 Leesburg
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 Leesburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Leesburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low tier for Leesburg: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Leesburg can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,550 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 33% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Leesburg
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 Leesburg 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 Leesburg
Historical NFIP data for Leesburg contains 45 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,335. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $900 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 Leesburg, FL