Port Saint Joe, FL: 35 Violations - Home Safety 86/100
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Port Saint Joe: A.
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Based on available records, Port Saint Joe, FL holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Port Saint Joe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Port Saint Joe Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 35 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.
Who Supplies Your Water in Port Saint Joe
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to Port Saint Joe, FL.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Port Saint Joe, Florida (population ~7,304), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 31,258 people region-wide. 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 Port Saint Joe: A (86/100)
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
Port Saint Joe water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0120 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 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 | 30 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32456 | A | 35 | 16 | City of Port St. Joe, |
All ZIP Codes in Port Saint Joe
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 Saint Joe
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 Saint Joe Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Port Saint Joe Homeowners
In Port Saint Joe, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Port Saint Joe can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 0% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Port Saint Joe
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 Saint Joe
Historical NFIP data for Port Saint Joe contains 2,306 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $91,578. 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 $600 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
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