Saint Augustine, FL - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Saint Augustine Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 61 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 29% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,667 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.89.
Who Supplies Your Water in Saint Augustine
Water supply in Saint Augustine, FL follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 9 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Saint Augustine, Florida (population ~159,928), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 1,117,048 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Saint Augustine water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 57 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 26 | 5 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 18 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32084 | — | 41 | 1 | St. Augustine Ws |
| 32095 | — | 22 | 0 | Sjcu-cr214 Mainland Wtp |
| 32086 | — | 21 | 1 | Sjcu-cr214 Mainland Wtp |
| 32080 | — | 16 | 0 | Sjcu-cr214 Mainland Wtp |
| 32092 | — | 15 | 0 | Sjcu-cr214 Mainland Wtp |
All ZIP Codes in Saint Augustine
- 32080 - 16 violations
- 32084 - 41 violations ⚠
- 32085
- 32086 - 21 violations ⚠
- 32092 - 15 violations
- 32095 - 22 violations
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 Saint Augustine
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 Saint Augustine Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Saint Augustine
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
Banned from residential plumbing in 1986, lead solder was a near-universal feature of copper plumbing before that cutoff. In Saint Augustine, where the median build year is 1999, the majority of housing falls into the post-ban category - though the older fraction of the stock still carries the residual risk that comes with pre-1986 pipe and solder materials.
Most homes in Saint Augustine 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Saint Augustine Homeowners
Placing remediation in the context of Saint Augustine's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Saint Augustine are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$2,417 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 38% above the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Saint Augustine
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.
Aggregate sampling rests beneath the federal action threshold here, while only 29% of Saint Augustine housing predates the solder rule change.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Saint Augustine
Historical NFIP data for Saint Augustine contains 6,237 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $41,310. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 83% 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>$1,667</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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