Manatee County, Florida
25 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Manatee County, all 25 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Manatee County Compares
How Manatee County Compares
Manatee County scores 8 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Manatee County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,931, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.273% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
40.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Manatee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 31 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,931
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
206,826 housing units in Manatee County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Manatee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Manatee County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Manatee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Manatee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manatee County Utilities Department | 347,800 | 276 |
| 2 | City of Bradenton | 58,584 | 255 |
| 3 | Heather Hills Estates | 700 | 255 |
| 4 | Sunny Shore Water Company | 450 | 255 |
| 5 | Harbour Isles Master Association | 395 | 255 |
20 total water systems serve Manatee County.
All ZIP Codes in Manatee County
25 ZIP codes tracked in Manatee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34260 | Sarasota | 95 | A | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 2 | 34204 | Bradenton | 94 | A | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 34220 | Palmetto | 94 | A | 11 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 34280 | Bradenton | 94 | A | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 34282 | Bradenton | 94 | A | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 34201 | Bradenton | 91 | A | 17 (1 health) | $622K |
| 7 | 34206 | Bradenton | 91 | A | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 8 | 34281 | Bradenton | 91 | A | 17 (1 health) | — |
| 9 | 34211 | Bradenton | 86 | A | 17 (1 health) | $601K |
| 10 | 33508 | Brandon | 81 | B | 25 | — |
| 11 | 33509 | Brandon | 81 | B | 25 | — |
| 12 | 34202 | Bradenton | 81 | B | 17 (1 health) | $621K |
| 13 | 34212 | Bradenton | 81 | B | 17 (1 health) | $478K |
| 14 | 34243 | Sarasota | 77 | B | 8 (3 health) | $395K |
| 15 | 34203 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $303K |
| 16 | 34205 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $237K |
| 17 | 34207 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $122K |
| 18 | 34208 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $304K |
| 19 | 34209 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $357K |
| 20 | 34210 | Bradenton | 76 | B | 17 (1 health) | $280K |
| 21 | 34221 | Palmetto | 76 | B | 11 (1 health) | $298K |
| 22 | 34222 | Ellenton | 76 | B | 2 (1 health) | $194K |
| 23 | 33510 | Brandon | 71 | B | 25 | $275K |
| 24 | 34228 | Longboat Key | 63 | C | 6 | $959K |
| 25 | 34250 | Terra Ceia | 60 | C | 0 | $921K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Manatee County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Manatee County, Florida
Overview
Manatee County in Florida covers 25 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
24 of 25 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.