Zephyrhills, FL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 67/100
4 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Zephyrhills: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The C shown for Zephyrhills, FL is an average of Home Safety Scores across the city's ZIP codes; that composite blends several data sources, so it can move for reasons unrelated to water, and it is not a measurement of what comes out of any tap in the city.
How Zephyrhills Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Zephyrhills Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 113 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0067 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.44.
Water Systems Serving Zephyrhills
The 3 largest of 8 systems connected with Zephyrhills, FL are listed below.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Zephyrhills, Florida (population ~59,317), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 261,013 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Zephyrhills: C (67/100)
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
Zephyrhills water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0067 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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 124 | 3 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 100 | 3 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 23 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 16 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33541 | — | 87 | 1 | Pcud-pasco County Regional Public Water System |
| 33542 | C | 75 | 0 | City of Zephyrhills |
| 33540 | C | 70 | 0 | City of Zephyrhills |
All ZIP Codes in Zephyrhills
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 Zephyrhills
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Zephyrhills
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Zephyrhills's Housing Stock?
With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Zephyrhills's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1989.
Most homes in Zephyrhills were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Zephyrhills: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Zephyrhills? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Zephyrhills can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,000 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 64% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Zephyrhills
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Zephyrhills
Historical NFIP data for Zephyrhills contains 204 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $47,617. 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 $700 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 Zephyrhills
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Zephyrhills: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 45% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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