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North Port, FL: 3 Violations - Home Safety 82/100

6 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for North Port: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Tap water system records for North Port, FL support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How North Port Compares

North Port82/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

6
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
5
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$327K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About North Port Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 17% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.04.

Who Supplies Your Water in North Port

3 systems shown for North Port, FL, from 3 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in North Port, Florida (population ~77,636), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 364,788 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 6 ZIP codes.

5 of 5 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 North Port: B (82/100)

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

North Port water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 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

6 of 6 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 12 5
E. coli Microbiological 6 5

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
34286 B 3 0 North Port Utilities
34287 B 3 0 North Port Utilities
34288 B 3 0 North Port Utilities
34289 — 3 0 North Port Utilities
34291 B 3 0 North Port Utilities

All ZIP Codes in North Port

  • 34286 [B] - 3 violations
  • 34287 [B] - 3 violations
  • 34288 [B] - 3 violations
  • 34289 - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
  • 34290
  • 34291 [B] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in North Port

9.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.4%
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 9.1% ↓
Diabetes 13% ↑
Mental Health 13.4% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in North Port Water

Revised Total Coliform Rule 12 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
E. coli 6 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal

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

Housing & Infrastructure in North Port

2001
Median Build Year
17%
Built Before 1986
7%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

Federal restrictions on lead pipe, solder and flux in new drinking water plumbing date from the 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments; the median build year of 2001 for North Port is one reference point against that date.

2001
Median Year Built
17%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
7%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (10%) Post-1986 (83%)

Most homes in North Port were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for North Port Homeowners

Relative to home values, North Port remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$327,200
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in North Port 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 3% below the Florida average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in North Port

17%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0034
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.

While lead results averaged over North Port ZIP codes come in under 10 micrograms per liter, that figure combines many 90th-percentile values and cannot describe one building, including the 17% of housing that predates 1986.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in North Port

452
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$56,030
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
40%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for North Port contains 452 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $56,030. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% 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 North Port, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for North Port, FL?
North Port has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (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. 3 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 North Port?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for North Port water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 6 mapped ZIP codes.
Does North Port water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of North Port is 0.0034 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 North Port compare to Florida average?
North Port has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is at or above the Florida state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve North Port?
Our records map 3 water systems to 6 ZIP codes in North Port. The related population figure in our data is approximately 77,636 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in North Port?
Estimated remediation cost per household in North Port: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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