Stuart, FL: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 80/100
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Stuart: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Stuart, FL: reliable drinking water, above-average safety record, few violations.
How Stuart Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Stuart Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 173 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,475 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.62 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Stuart
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Stuart, FL's residential water connections out of 7 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Stuart, Florida (population ~75,140), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 149,668 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Stuart: B (80/100)
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
Stuart water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 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): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 155 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 43 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 30 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34997 | B | 159 | 3 | Martin Company Utilities |
| 34996 | A | 55 | 0 | Stuart, City of - Water Plant |
| 34994 | B | 41 | 0 | Stuart, City of - Water Plant |
All ZIP Codes in Stuart
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.
Health Outcomes in Stuart
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
Top Contaminants in Stuart Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Stuart
With 61% 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
Heavily weighted toward older construction, Stuart's housing stock carries a median build year of 1981. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.
Over half of homes in Stuart were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Stuart Homeowners
The household financial picture for Stuart homeowners is proportionally favorable - addressing documented issues claims a small slice of equity, and the cost-to-value ratio puts this area well within the manageable tier.
Remediation costs in Stuart are relatively low compared to home values. The $975–$2,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% below the Florida average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Stuart
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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 61% of the Stuart inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Stuart
Historical NFIP data for Stuart contains 1,435 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,891. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stuart, FL