Sharpes, FL Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Sharpes, FL water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Sharpes Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Sharpes Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.68 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Sharpes
Sharpes, FL draws its residential water from 2 separate providers among the 2 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 1 ZIP code in Sharpes, Florida (population ~11), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 830,505 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Sharpes — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sharpes: B (73/100)
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
Sharpes water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Sharpes
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32959 | B | City of Cocoa, | 294,039 |
All ZIP Codes in Sharpes
- 32959 [B]
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 Sharpes
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
Climate-Related Water Risk for Sharpes
Flood exposure in Sharpes is meaningful by NFIP measures — 2 claims on record and 100% of ZIP codes carrying FEMA flood zone designations. That level of activity makes flood history a relevant factor when evaluating local water quality over time.
Sharpes has a moderate flood history with 2 FEMA claims averaging $6,886 per payout. 100% 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>$1,200</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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