Although water quality varies across any metro, Orlando's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for FL — and documented violations are few.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water Quality Map: Orlando, FL

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 59 ZIP codes in Orlando, Florida, covering 17 community water systems serving approximately 1,072,954 people.

59 of 59 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 236 health-based violations documented.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Orlando: B (82/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Orlando water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes 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): 59 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Orlando

• 32801 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32802 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32803 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32804 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32805 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32806 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32807 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32808 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32809 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32810 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32811 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32812 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32814 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32815 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32816 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32817 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32818 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32819 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32820 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32821 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32822 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32824 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32825 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32826 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32827 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32828 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32829 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32830 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32831 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32832 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32833 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32834 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32835 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32836 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32837 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32839 [B] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32853 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32854 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32855 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32856 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32857 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32858 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32859 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32860 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32861 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32862 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32867 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32868 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32869 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32872 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32877 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32878 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32885 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32886 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32887 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32891 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32896 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32897 [A] — 44 violations ⚠
• 32899 [A] — 44 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

Updated daily.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Orlando

Across Orlando, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.

Median Home Value

$342,800

Est. Remediation

$1,627

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Orlando are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,000–$2,997 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% above the Florida average.

Orlando: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.002

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.

Lead risk in Orlando appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.

Orlando: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

Unlike communities where NFIP data shows minimal flood history, Orlando's record documents 1862 claims and 58% of ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — a combination that moves flood-related water quality risk from the background into the foreground of any complete local water assessment. Flooding can overwhelm treatment capacity, contaminate wells, and trigger distribution backflow; at this level of exposure, those mechanisms have likely been activated during significant flood events.

1,862

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$29,369

Avg Claim Payout

58%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~93

Est. Claims/Year

Orlando has a significant flood history with 1,862 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $29,369 per claim. With 58% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,627</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.