Port Charlotte, FL - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Port Charlotte Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0096 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.45.
Who Supplies Your Water in Port Charlotte
Counting every public water system linked to Port Charlotte, FL in federal data gives 4. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Port Charlotte, Florida (population ~85,813), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 182,136 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 6 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Port Charlotte water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0096 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33948 | — | 9 | 0 | Charlotte County Utilities |
| 33953 | — | 9 | 0 | Charlotte County Utilities |
| 33952 | — | 2 | 0 | Charlotte County Utilities |
| 33954 | — | 1 | 0 | Charlotte County Utilities |
| 33981 | — | 1 | 0 | Charlotte County Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Port Charlotte
- 33948 - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33949
- 33952 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33953 - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 33954 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 33981 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
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.
Health Outcomes in Port Charlotte
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
Top Contaminants in Port Charlotte Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Port Charlotte
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a home in Port Charlotte was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1990. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.
Most homes in Port Charlotte were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Port Charlotte Homeowners
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Port Charlotte lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Port Charlotte can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 10% below the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Port Charlotte
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.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Port Charlotte
Historical NFIP data for Port Charlotte contains 2,693 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $45,049. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 80% 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 $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Port Charlotte, FL