Tallahassee, FL: 8 Violations - Home Safety 65/100
20 ZIP codes · 16 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Tallahassee: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Tallahassee, FL reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.
How Tallahassee Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Tallahassee, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Tallahassee's 14 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Tallahassee Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0018 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,950 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.77.
Tallahassee's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Tallahassee, FL's residential water connections out of 16 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 20 ZIP codes in Tallahassee, Florida, covering 16 community water systems serving approximately 295,335 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 14 of 20 ZIP codes.
9 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (64%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Tallahassee: C (65/100)
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
Tallahassee water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 14 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 19 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 13 | 9 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32308 | C | 4 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32305 | C | 3 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32317 | C | 3 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32309 | C | 2 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32303 | C | 1 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32304 | C | 1 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32310 | C | 1 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32311 | C | 1 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
| 32312 | C | 1 | 0 | City of Tallahassee, |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32301 | C | City of Tallahassee, | 200,480 |
| 32306 | C | City of Tallahassee, | 200,480 |
| 32307 | C | City of Tallahassee, | 200,480 |
| 32313 | C | City of Tallahassee, | 200,480 |
| 32399 | C | City of Tallahassee, | 200,480 |
All ZIP Codes in Tallahassee
- 32301 [C]
- 32302
- 32303 [C] - 1 violation
- 32304 [C] - 1 violation
- 32305 [C] - 3 violations
- 32306 [C]
- 32307 [C]
- 32308 [C] - 4 violations
- 32309 [C] - 2 violations
- 32310 [C] - 1 violation
- 32311 [C] - 1 violation
- 32312 [C] - 1 violation
- 32313 [C]
- 32314
- 32315
- 32316
- 32317 [C] - 3 violations
- 32318
- 32395
- 32399 [C]
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.
Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Tallahassee
For most homeowners in Tallahassee, the estimated cost of water and safety remediation represents a proportionally modest share of what properties are worth - placing this area in the lower tier of the remediation share scale.
Remediation costs in Tallahassee are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,440 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 15% below the Florida average.
Tallahassee: 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.
Lead risk in Tallahassee appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Tallahassee: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Tallahassee contains 1,022 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,632. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 57% 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.
What You Can Do in Tallahassee
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Tallahassee's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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