Winter Beach, FL Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Winter Beach, FL water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Winter Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Winter Beach Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.96 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Winter Beach
With one provider handling most of Winter Beach's residential supply in FL, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Winter Beach, Florida, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 126,893 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Winter Beach — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Winter Beach: 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
Winter Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Winter Beach
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32971 | B | INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES (2 WTPS) | 126,893 |
All ZIP Codes in Winter Beach
- 32971 [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.
Health Outcomes in Winter Beach
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
Flood & Climate Risk in Winter Beach
Flood history in Winter Beach spans 2 NFIP claims and 100% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Winter Beach has a moderate flood history with 2 FEMA claims averaging $18,700 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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