COUNTY REPORT FL

Pinellas County, Florida

38 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Pinellas County's 38 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Pinellas County Compares

Pinellas County77/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Pinellas County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
38
ZIP Codes
46
Water Systems

Pinellas County scores 4 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
38
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33521 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34698 (61/100)
$292K
Median Home Value
$2,429
Avg Remediation (83% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pinellas County, Florida

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,062, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability

65.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Pinellas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
21 (21 health)
2025
28 (28 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 58 total (58 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
65.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,062

Sea Level Rise $2,784/yr
Flood $1,663/yr
Energy Code Gap $291/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

282,411 housing units in Pinellas County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 11%

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 Pinellas County

$292K
Median Home Value
$2,429
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County residents

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Pinellas County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pinellas County Utilities 506,353 571
2 Clearwater Water System 115,000 351
3 River Palm Rv Resort 540 351
4 Hawaiian Isles Mhp 250 351
5 Ft Cooper Mobile Home Commission 200 351

46 total water systems serve Pinellas County.

All ZIP Codes in Pinellas County

38 ZIP codes tracked in Pinellas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33521 Coleman 95 A 1 $100K
2 34265 Arcadia 89 A 6 (1 health)
3 33766 Clearwater 88 A 27 (3 health)
4 33769 Clearwater 88 A 27 (3 health)
5 33780 Pinellas Park 88 A 7 (3 health)
6 33757 Clearwater 86 A 27 (3 health)
7 33758 Clearwater 86 A 27 (3 health)
8 34695 Safety Harbor 85 A 0 $418K
9 33779 Largo 83 B 9
10 34682 Palm Harbor 83 B 32 (3 health)
11 33102 Miami 81 B 56
12 33761 Clearwater 81 B 27 (3 health) $271K
13 33763 Clearwater 81 B 27 (3 health) $216K
14 34460 Lecanto 81 B 100
15 34697 Dunedin 81 B 18
16 34677 Oldsmar 80 B 0 $352K
17 33540 Zephyrhills 76 B 19 $121K
18 33759 Clearwater 76 B 27 (3 health) $295K
19 33760 Clearwater 76 B 27 (3 health) $246K
20 33765 Clearwater 76 B 27 (3 health) $291K
21 33778 Largo 76 B 9 $268K
22 34684 Palm Harbor 73 B 32 (3 health) $294K
23 34685 Palm Harbor 73 B 32 (3 health) $479K
24 33542 Zephyrhills 71 B 19 $130K
25 33755 Clearwater 71 B 27 (3 health) $300K
26 33756 Clearwater 71 B 27 (3 health) $336K
27 33762 Clearwater 71 B 27 (3 health) $332K
28 33764 Clearwater 71 B 27 (3 health) $303K
29 33771 Largo 71 B 9 $146K
30 33773 Largo 71 B 9 $281K
31 33781 Pinellas Park 71 B 7 (3 health) $251K
32 33782 Pinellas Park 71 B 7 (3 health) $254K
33 33335 Fort Lauderdale 69 C 20
34 33770 Largo 66 C 9 $245K
35 33774 Largo 66 C 9 $315K
36 34683 Palm Harbor 63 C 32 (3 health) $424K
37 34689 Tarpon Springs 61 C 38 $312K
38 34698 Dunedin 61 C 18 $336K

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Overview

Pinellas County in Florida covers 38 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

36 of 38 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 61 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 38 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pinellas County?
Pinellas County is served by 46 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 38 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pinellas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pinellas County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,062 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pinellas County?
The median home build year in Pinellas County is 1979. 65.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pinellas County compare to Florida?
Pinellas County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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