Palatka, FL: Lead Above EPA Action Level - Home Safety 93/100
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Palatka: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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In ZipCheckup's scoring, Palatka, FL lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Palatka Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Palatka Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 36 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0168 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Estimated remediation: $4,560 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.69.
Water Systems Serving Palatka
Palatka, FL: one listed entry, 1 linked overall.
- A
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Palatka, Florida, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 26,046 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Palatka: A (93/100)
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
Palatka water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0168 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 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 | 40 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32177 | A | 36 | 16 | R.c. Willis Wtp (city of Palatka) |
All ZIP Codes in Palatka
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.
CDC Health Data for Palatka
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Palatka
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Palatka: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Two area figures drive this section for Palatka: the median home value and the estimated cost of remediation. The estimate is more than 2% of that value, which puts the city in the elevated tier; since both figures describe the area as a whole, the cost for an individual property may be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Palatka equal about 2.9% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $2,940–$6,780. Home values here are 53% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Palatka
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.
1 ZIP code (50% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Palatka
Historical NFIP data for Palatka contains 91 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,914. 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 $4,560 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.
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