Saint Cloud, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 87/100
5 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Saint Cloud: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tap water in Saint Cloud, FL scores well - low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Saint Cloud Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Saint Cloud Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 35 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 23% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,475 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.48 - above typical levels.
Saint Cloud's Water Providers
Saint Cloud, FL draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 6 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 51 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 7 | 4 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 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
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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Saint Cloud's housing stock skews relatively recent, with a median build year of 1999. Homes constructed after 1986 avoid the lead-soldered copper joints that were standard before the federal ban - reducing aggregate risk from plumbing as a contamination pathway.
Most homes in Saint Cloud 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Cloud
In Saint Cloud, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs - the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Saint Cloud are relatively low compared to home values. The $975–$2,175 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 4% above the Florida average.
Saint Cloud: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Pre-rule stock in Saint Cloud accounts for 23% of the inventory - a modest fraction - and citywide samples land safely beneath the federal action mark.
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 <strong>$1,475</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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