Melbourne, FL: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 98/100
10 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Melbourne: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Looking at federal compliance records for Melbourne, FL: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Melbourne Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Melbourne, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Melbourne score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Melbourne Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 17 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $560 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.68.
Who Supplies Your Water in Melbourne
3 systems shown for Melbourne, FL, from 4 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Melbourne, Florida (population ~175,175), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 632,985 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 10 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Melbourne: A (98/100)
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
Melbourne water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
10 of 10 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 | 22 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 5 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32904 | A | 15 | 2 | West Melbourne Wtr Sys(consec) |
| 32901 | A | 13 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32934 | A | 13 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32935 | A | 5 | 0 | City of Melbourne, |
| 32940 | A | 5 | 0 | City of Cocoa, |
All ZIP Codes in Melbourne
- 32901 [A] - 13 violations
- 32902
- 32904 [A] - 15 violations ⚠
- 32912
- 32919
- 32934 [A] - 13 violations
- 32935 [A] - 5 violations
- 32936
- 32940 [A] - 5 violations
- 32941
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.
Health Outcomes in Melbourne
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
Top Contaminants in Melbourne Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Melbourne Homeowners
Estimated remediation for Melbourne is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Melbourne can be compared with local home values. The $330–$920 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% below the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Melbourne
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 Melbourne 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 NFIP Claim Context in Melbourne
Historical NFIP data for Melbourne contains 1,457 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,180. 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 $560 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 Melbourne, FL