Sebring, FL: 90 Violations — 78/100 (2026)
5 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Sebring, FL serve households with few reported safety events.
How Sebring Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Sebring, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Sebring.
Sebring Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 90 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0009 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 12 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Sebring, Florida (population ~57,176), covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 90,082 people region-wide.
5 of 5 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sebring: B (78/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Sebring water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0009 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 | 36 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 18 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 18 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33870 | B | 18 | 0 | Sun N Lakes of Sebring Water |
| 33871 | B | 18 | 0 | Sebring Water ; Sewer System |
| 33872 | B | 18 | 0 | Sun N Lakes of Sebring Water |
| 33875 | B | 18 | 0 | Buttonwood Bay Mhp |
| 33876 | B | 18 | 0 | Spring Lake Improvement Distirct |
All ZIP Codes in Sebring
- 33870 [B] — 18 violations
- 33871 [B] — 18 violations
- 33872 [B] — 18 violations
- 33875 [B] — 18 violations
- 33876 [B] — 18 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
Updated daily.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Sebring
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Sebring accumulating 96 claims and carrying 80% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Sebring has a moderate flood history with 96 FEMA claims averaging $15,634 per payout. 80% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,950</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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