Winter Haven, FL: 9 Health Violations - Home Safety 50/100
7 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Winter Haven: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (9 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Winter Haven's water safety record falls below average in FL - compliance violations span multiple service areas, and several systems have recorded exceedances that trigger federal notification requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
How Winter Haven Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Winter Haven Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 328 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.007 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,729 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14 - above typical levels.
Winter Haven's Water Providers
Water delivery in Winter Haven, FL is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 11 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Winter Haven, Florida (population ~117,920), covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 218,299 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 7 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Winter Haven: D (50/100)
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
Winter Haven water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0070 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 266 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 240 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 21 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 3 |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other | 9 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33881 | D | 208 | 6 | Winter Haven Water Department |
| 33884 | D | 134 | 6 | Winter Haven Water Department |
| 33880 | D | 111 | 2 | Winter Haven Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Winter Haven
- 33880 [D] - 111 violations ⚠
- 33881 [D] - 208 violations ⚠
- 33882
- 33883
- 33884 [D] - 134 violations ⚠
- 33885
- 33888
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.
Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Winter Haven
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Winter Haven is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in Winter Haven are relatively low compared to home values. The $836–$2,871 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 41% below the Florida average.
Winter Haven: 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 Winter Haven 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.
Winter Haven: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Winter Haven contains 195 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,246. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% 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>$1,729</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 Winter Haven
- 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Winter Haven's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Winter Haven, FL