Lutz, FL: 41 Violations - Home Safety 92/100
4 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lutz: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water monitoring data for Lutz shows a consistently clean picture in FL - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Lutz Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Lutz Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 41 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 36% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,975 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.06 - above typical levels.
Lutz's Water Providers
Structurally, Lutz, FL's water supply is divided. Federal data identifies 8 water systems in the area, with 3 providers serving the bulk of residential connections. These utilities operate independently, meaning rate-setting authority and EPA compliance accountability are distributed rather than centralized.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Lutz, Florida (population ~77,553), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 1,194,893 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 4 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 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 Lutz: A (92/100)
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
Lutz water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 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): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 25 | 4 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 15 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 4 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 7 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33549 | A | 25 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 33558 | A | 15 | 0 | Hcwrc/northwest Utilities |
| 33559 | A | 11 | 0 | City of Tampa Water Department |
| 33548 | B | 8 | 0 | Hcwrc/northwest Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Lutz
- 33548 [B] - 8 violations
- 33549 [A] - 25 violations
- 33558 [A] - 15 violations
- 33559 [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.
Lutz 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 Lutz's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lutz 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
Pre-1986 construction carries elevated plumbing-era lead risk because lead solder was widely used before that federal ban. In Lutz, the median build year of 1988 indicates a housing stock where that older fraction represents a significant share of the residential inventory.
Most homes in Lutz 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 Lutz
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Lutz is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Lutz are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,025–$3,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 42% above the Florida average.
Lutz: 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 stock in Lutz represents 36% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Lutz: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Lutz contains 387 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,544. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$1,975</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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