Palm Harbor, FL: 12 Health Violations — 73/100 (2026)
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Palm Harbor, FL scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Palm Harbor Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Palm Harbor Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 128 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 47% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,275 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.51 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Palm Harbor
Water supply in Palm Harbor, FL follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 5 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Palm Harbor, Florida (population ~79,001), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 555,763 people region-wide.
4 of 4 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Palm Harbor: B (73/100)
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
Palm Harbor water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 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): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 55 | 4 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 45 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34682 | B | 32 | 3 | Lake Tarpon Mobile Home Villag |
| 34683 | C | 32 | 3 | PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES |
| 34684 | B | 32 | 3 | PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES |
| 34685 | B | 32 | 3 | PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES |
All ZIP Codes in Palm Harbor
- 34682 [B] — 32 violations ⚠
- 34683 [C] — 32 violations ⚠
- 34684 [B] — 32 violations ⚠
- 34685 [B] — 32 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.
CDC Health Data for Palm Harbor
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Palm Harbor
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Palm Harbor's Housing Stock?
With 47% 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
Palm Harbor's residential inventory spans multiple construction eras, with the median build year of 1989 landing in a zone where pre- and post-1986 homes are both well represented. That split matters because homes built before 1986 may contain lead-soldered copper joints — a plumbing practice banned that year — while those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line. Whether a specific household sits on the older or newer end of this distribution is the primary variable shaping its individual exposure risk.
Most homes in Palm Harbor were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Palm Harbor: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality — that's the Palm Harbor picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Palm Harbor are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,450–$4,025 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 26% above the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Palm Harbor
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.
Wherever 47% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Palm Harbor — a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor's NFIP record reflects high flood exposure — 1525 claims spanning a long history of significant events, with 100% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated zones. High flood frequency increases the probability of water quality disruptions at each point in the supply chain: treatment facilities, transmission infrastructure, and private wells all face elevated stress risk when flooding is a recurring feature rather than a rare exception.
Palm Harbor has a significant flood history with 1,525 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $21,401 per claim. With 100% 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>$2,275</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.
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