Port Saint Lucie, FL: 177 Violations - Home Safety 85/100
8 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Port Saint Lucie: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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In the dataset behind this page, Port Saint Lucie, FL receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0055 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 22% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $750 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.95.
Water Systems Serving Port Saint Lucie
Multiple utilities show up for Port Saint Lucie, FL: 3 are listed here out of 7 tracked federally.
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- B
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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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
8 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 258 | 6 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 63 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 59 | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 55 | 6 |
| Nitrate | 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). 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
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
For Port Saint Lucie, the median build year stands at 1998; the figures below show the share of homes from each era.
Most homes in Port Saint Lucie 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.
Port Saint Lucie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Port Saint Lucie is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Port Saint Lucie can be compared with local home values. The $425–$1,450 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 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.
Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures or solder, and census figures put that share of Port Saint Lucie housing at about 22%. The lead figure used here, an average of ZIP-level 90th-percentile results, sits under 0.010 mg/L. Neither number shows what flows from a particular family's faucet; a test of that faucet is the only direct measure.
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 $750 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 Saint Lucie, FL