Wesley Chapel, FL: 30 Violations - Home Safety 79/100
3 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Wesley Chapel: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems serving Wesley Chapel hold a strong EPA compliance record - the city places among the better-performing areas in FL with few health-based violations on file.
How Wesley Chapel Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Wesley Chapel Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 30 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0034 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 11% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.42 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Wesley Chapel
4 water systems are tracked federally in Wesley Chapel, FL. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Wesley Chapel, Florida (population ~93,621), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 249,097 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 3 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wesley Chapel: B (79/100)
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
Wesley Chapel water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0034 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 21 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 14 | 3 |
| Lead | Inorganic | 7 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33543 | B | 16 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 33545 | — | 15 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 33544 | B | 11 | 0 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Wesley Chapel
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 Wesley Chapel
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 Wesley Chapel
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Wesley Chapel's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
A median build year of 2005 in Wesley Chapel points to a housing stock where post-1986 construction is the norm. That matters because lead solder in plumbing - banned federally in 1986 - is a primary pathway by which older homes can elevate tap water lead above what enters the distribution system.
Most homes in Wesley Chapel 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.
Wesley Chapel: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Wesley Chapel, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs - the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Wesley Chapel are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,350–$3,167 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 8% above the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Wesley Chapel
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.
Where pre-rule stock represents a smaller fraction of the inventory - 11% across Wesley Chapel - the structural drivers of household exposure run thinner. Aggregate readings under the federal benchmark reinforce that picture, with one-home draws remaining the only direct measurement for a specific address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Wesley Chapel
Historical NFIP data for Wesley Chapel contains 243 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,333. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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>$2,100</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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