Saint Cloud, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 87/100
5 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saint Cloud: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Tap water system records for Saint Cloud, FL support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Saint Cloud Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Saint Cloud Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 35 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 23% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.48.
Saint Cloud's Water Providers
Counting every public water system linked to Saint Cloud, FL in federal data gives 6. 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.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Saint Cloud, Florida (population ~99,652), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 269,286 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Saint Cloud: A (87/100)
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
Saint Cloud water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
5 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 51 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 4 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34771 | B | 34 | 1 | St. Cloud, City of (3 Wps) |
| 34773 | — | 14 | 0 | Toho Water Authority-poinciana System |
| 34772 | A | 11 | 0 | St. Cloud, City of (3 Wps) |
| 34769 | A | 10 | 0 | St. Cloud, City of (3 Wps) |
All ZIP Codes in Saint Cloud
- 34769 [A] - 10 violations
- 34770
- 34771 [B] - 34 violations ⚠
- 34772 [A] - 11 violations
- 34773 - 14 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.
Saint Cloud Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Saint Cloud's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Saint Cloud Infrastructure Age
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 Cloud is one reference point against that date.
Most homes in Saint Cloud 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Cloud
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Saint Cloud? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Saint Cloud 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 4% above the Florida average.
Saint Cloud: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, according to CDC, so an area average under 0.010 mg/L does not rule out exposure at home. In Saint Cloud, 23% of homes were built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Saint Cloud: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Saint Cloud contains 188 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,474. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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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