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New Port Richey, FL: 55 Violations - Home Safety 76/100

5 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Port Richey: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

New Port Richey, FL: a top-two-band grade.

How New Port Richey Compares

New Port Richey76/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
4
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$258K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

New Port Richey Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 55 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.42.

Water Systems Serving New Port Richey

The 3 largest of 8 systems connected with New Port Richey, FL are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in New Port Richey, Florida (population ~134,039), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 293,467 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 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 New Port Richey: B (76/100)

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

New Port Richey 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 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

5 of 5 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 56 4
E. coli Microbiological 54 2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 19 4
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 15 4
Nitrate Inorganic 5 4

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
34653 B 48 0 New Port Richey Water Department
34652 B 44 0 Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System
34655 B 13 0 Seven Springs
34654 B 10 0 Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System

All ZIP Codes in New Port Richey

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for New Port Richey

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 12.8% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in New Port Richey

Revised Total Coliform Rule 56 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 54 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 19 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is New Port Richey's Housing Stock?

1983
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
11%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. New Port Richey's median build year is 1983, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.

1983
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
11%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (41%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in New Port Richey were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

New Port Richey: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for New Port Richey lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$257,500
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in New Port Richey 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 24% below the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New Port Richey

52%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0018
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Port Richey

4,955
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$74,196
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Port Richey contains 4,955 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $74,196. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 New Port Richey, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Port Richey, FL?
New Port Richey has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 55 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving New Port Richey?
EPA records list 55 EPA violations for New Port Richey water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 5 mapped ZIP codes.
Does New Port Richey water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of New Port Richey is 0.0018 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does New Port Richey compare to Florida average?
New Port Richey has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Port Richey?
Our records map 8 water systems to 5 ZIP codes in New Port Richey. The related population figure in our data is approximately 134,039 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Port Richey?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New Port Richey: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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