Port Saint Joe, FL: 35 Violations - Home Safety 86/100
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Port Saint Joe: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Port Saint Joe, FL: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,150 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Port Saint Joe
4 water systems are tracked federally in Port Saint Joe, FL. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 30 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Within the Port Saint Joe market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Port Saint Joe are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,500–$3,250 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. 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 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 Port Saint Joe 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.
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 <strong>$2,150</strong> 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.
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