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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 looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

The water systems supplying New Port Richey show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards - consistently among the better performers in FL.

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 with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$258K
Median Home Value
$2,780
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

New Port Richey Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 55 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0018 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,780 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.42 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving New Port Richey

Water delivery in New Port Richey, FL is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 8 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

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 lead level (90th percentile): 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 56 4
Total Coliform Microbiological 54 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 19 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 15 4
Lead 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 56 violations
Reporting
Total Coliform 54 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible pathogenic contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 19 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

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
4%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. New Port Richey's median build year of 1983 places it squarely in that category.

1983
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
4%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (4%) 1970–1986 (48%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in New Port Richey were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. 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

The equity-to-remediation ratio in New Port Richey is moderate - worth planning for but within reach for most property owners.

Median Home Value
$257,500
Est. Remediation
$2,780
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in New Port Richey. The estimated $1,780–$4,680 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. 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 Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

When older housing represents 52% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual New Port Richey address.

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 <strong>$2,780</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.

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 model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 55 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does New Port Richey have?
New Port Richey water systems have a total of 55 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 5 ZIP codes.
Does New Port Richey water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Port Richey is 0.0018 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. 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?
New Port Richey is served by 8 public water systems across 5 ZIP codes, serving approximately 134,039 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Port Richey?
Estimated remediation costs in New Port Richey average $2,780 per household, ranging from $1,780 to $4,680. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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