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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 29% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.89.
Who Supplies Your Water in Saint Augustine
Counting every public water system linked to Saint Augustine, FL in federal data gives 9. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
6 of 6 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 | 57 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 26 | 5 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 18 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 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 recorded for mapped water systems
- 32084 - 41 violations ⚠
- 32085
- 32086 - 21 violations ⚠
- 32092 - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32095 - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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). 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 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
Federal restrictions on lead pipe, solder and flux in new drinking water plumbing date from the 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments; the median build year of 1999 for Saint Augustine is one reference point against that date.
Most homes in Saint Augustine 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Saint Augustine Homeowners
The remediation-to-value ratio for Saint Augustine sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Saint Augustine can be compared with local home values. The $225–$700 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 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.
Roughly 29% of homes in Saint Augustine were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.
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 $400 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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