Port Saint Lucie, FL: 177 Violations - Home Safety 85/100
8 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Port Saint Lucie: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
EPA compliance records for Port Saint Lucie tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within FL.
How Port Saint Lucie Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Port Saint Lucie, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Port Saint Lucie.
Port Saint Lucie Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 177 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0055 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 22% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,275 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.95 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Port Saint Lucie
7 water systems are tracked federally in Port Saint Lucie, 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 8 ZIP codes in Port Saint Lucie, Florida (population ~238,962), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 409,743 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 8 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Port Saint Lucie: A (85/100)
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 Lucie water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0055 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes 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): 8 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 258 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 63 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 59 | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 55 | 6 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 26 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34952 | C | 98 | 4 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
| 34984 | B | 83 | 1 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
| 34983 | A | 74 | 0 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
| 34986 | A | 62 | 0 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
| 34987 | A | 48 | 0 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
| 34953 | A | 33 | 0 | Port St Lucie Utilities |
All ZIP Codes in Port Saint Lucie
- 34952 [C] - 98 violations ⚠
- 34953 [A] - 33 violations
- 34983 [A] - 74 violations
- 34984 [B] - 83 violations ⚠
- 34985
- 34986 [A] - 62 violations
- 34987 [A] - 48 violations
- 34988
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.
CDC Health Data for Port Saint Lucie
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Port Saint Lucie
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Port Saint Lucie's Housing Stock?
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
Why does housing age matter for water safety? Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered copper plumbing joints - a practice banned that year. Port Saint Lucie's median build year of 1998 places much of the city's housing in the post-ban era, reducing that specific risk pathway for most residents.
Most homes in Port Saint Lucie were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Port Saint Lucie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Port Saint Lucie, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Port Saint Lucie are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 3% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Port Saint Lucie
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.
Once federal rules removed lead-bearing solder from new plumbing, building practice changed quickly. Port Saint Lucie now carries just 22% of older inventory from that earlier era. Citywide readings remain compliant, though no system-level number can replace a one-home draw.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Port Saint Lucie
Historical NFIP data for Port Saint Lucie contains 598 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,689. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$1,275</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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