Public water monitoring in Pensacola shows a safety record well above the FL median — health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.

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

Water Quality Map: Pensacola, 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 25 ZIP codes in Pensacola, Florida, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 274,422 people.

25 of 25 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Pensacola: B (75/100)

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

Pensacola water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0006 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): 25 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Pensacola

• 32501 [C] — 8 violations
• 32502 [C] — 8 violations
• 32503 [C] — 8 violations
• 32504 [B] — 8 violations
• 32505 [C] — 8 violations
• 32506 [C] — 8 violations
• 32507 [C] — 8 violations
• 32508 [B] — 8 violations
• 32509 [B] — 8 violations
• 32511 [B] — 8 violations
• 32512 [B] — 8 violations
• 32513 [B] — 8 violations
• 32514 [C] — 8 violations
• 32516 [B] — 8 violations
• 32520 [B] — 8 violations
• 32521 [B] — 8 violations
• 32522 [B] — 8 violations
• 32523 [B] — 8 violations
• 32524 [B] — 8 violations
• 32526 [C] — 8 violations
• 32534 [B] — 8 violations
• 32559 [B] — 8 violations
• 32590 [B] — 8 violations
• 32591 [B] — 8 violations
• 32592 [B] — 8 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.

Pensacola: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Pensacola, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs — the equity share is proportionally low.

Median Home Value

$241,300

Est. Remediation

$2,100

Remediation as % of home value 0.9%

Remediation costs in Pensacola are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,421–$3,011 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 29% below the Florida average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Pensacola

0.0006

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 Pensacola 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.

Climate-Related Water Risk for Pensacola

Because Pensacola's NFIP claim count reaches 9759 and 72% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA-designated flood zones, flood exposure here operates differently than it does in lower-claim communities. In areas with isolated flood events, water-quality infrastructure can typically absorb the stress and recover between events. In communities with repeated high-volume flooding, treatment plants face recurring overload conditions, private wells in FEMA-designated zones accumulate repeated infiltration episodes, and distribution systems experience repeated pressure events that can drive backflow. The claim record for this area points to that second category: a flood environment where water infrastructure stress is periodic and documented, not theoretical.

9,759

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$34,367

Avg Claim Payout

72%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~488

Est. Claims/Year

Pensacola has a significant flood history with 9,759 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $34,367 per claim. With 72% 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>$2,100</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.