Sebring, FL: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 71/100
5 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Sebring: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems in Sebring, FL serve households with few reported safety events.
How Sebring Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Sebring Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 122 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0052 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,950 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.64 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Sebring
Sebring, FL draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 11 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Sebring, Florida, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 57,176 people. 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sebring: B (71/100)
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
Sebring water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0052 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 | 142 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 109 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 26 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 23 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33870 | C | 102 | 0 | Southeast |
| 33872 | C | 70 | 0 | Sun N Lakes of Sebring Water |
| 33875 | C | 58 | 4 | Lake Josephine Heights |
| 33876 | B | 4 | 0 | Spring Lake Improvement Distirct |
All ZIP Codes in Sebring
- 33870 [C] - 102 violations
- 33871
- 33872 [C] - 70 violations
- 33875 [C] - 58 violations ⚠
- 33876 [B] - 4 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.
CDC Health Data for Sebring
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Sebring
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Sebring's Housing Stock?
With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Some cities skew heavily toward one construction era; Sebring does not. The median build year of 1992 reflects a housing stock where older and newer homes share the market in meaningful proportions. That mixed profile means the city carries moderate aggregate plumbing-era risk - with older homes, particularly those built before 1986, representing the portion of the stock where lead-soldered joints may still be present.
Most homes in Sebring 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.
Sebring: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Across the Sebring housing market, the estimated remediation share lands in a middle tier - not a minor footnote, but not a prohibitive burden either; the cost-to-value ratio reflects a moderate equity commitment, one that sits above routine maintenance territory and warrants a dedicated line in the household budget.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Sebring. The estimated $1,300–$2,775 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 43% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Sebring
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.
Practically, the structural drivers in Sebring - 44% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Sebring
Historical NFIP data for Sebring contains 96 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,473. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$1,950</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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