Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: 32 Violations — 74/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Although water quality varies across any metro, Ponte Vedra Beach's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for FL — and documented violations are few.
How Ponte Vedra Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Ponte Vedra Beach Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,050 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.89.
Ponte Vedra Beach's Water Providers
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 4 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (population ~28,964), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 857,555 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ponte Vedra Beach: B (74/100)
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
Ponte Vedra Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0009 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 30 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 9 | 2 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32004 | B | 16 | 0 | Sjcu-ponte Vedra Ws |
| 32082 | C | 16 | 0 | Sjcu-ponte Vedra Ws |
All ZIP Codes in Ponte Vedra Beach
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.
Ponte Vedra Beach Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Ponte Vedra Beach's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Ponte Vedra Beach
In Ponte Vedra Beach, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small — not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Ponte Vedra Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,350–$2,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 117% above the Florida average.
Ponte Vedra Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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.
Ponte Vedra Beach: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Unlike communities where NFIP data shows minimal flood history, Ponte Vedra Beach's record documents 1228 claims and 100% 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.
Ponte Vedra Beach has a significant flood history with 1,228 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $30,020 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>$2,050</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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