COUNTY REPORT FL

Seminole County, Florida

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

Seminole County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 31 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Seminole County Compares

Seminole County77/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Seminole County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
38
Water Systems

Seminole 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
31
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32795 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33050 (50/100)
$419K
Median Home Value
$2,030
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Seminole 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: 11.6 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,056, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability, 4% of ZIPs at high risk

51.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
30 (30 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
34 (34 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 34 violations. Past 5 years: 79 total (79 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 28.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
51.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
4%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $5,056

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,426/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

229,256 housing units in Seminole County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 23%

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 Seminole County

$419K
Median Home Value
$2,030
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 28.8% (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 Seminole County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Sanlando (3 Wtps) 36,953 477
2 Altamonte Springs Water Department (2 Wps) 51,000 332
3 Longwood, City of (2 Wps) 23,237 312
4 Seven Springs 32,834 304
5 Florida Governmental Utility Authority 32,296 304

38 total water systems serve Seminole County.

All ZIP Codes in Seminole County

31 ZIP codes tracked in Seminole County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32795 Lake Mary 97 A 1
2 32719 Winter Springs 95 A 3
3 32718 Casselberry 94 A 4
4 32752 Longwood 93 A 76 (2 health)
5 32762 Oviedo 93 A 5 (2 health)
6 32791 Longwood 93 A 76 (2 health)
7 32730 Casselberry 90 A 4 $285K
8 32772 Sanford 90 A 37 (4 health)
9 32715 Altamonte Springs 89 A 43 (5 health)
10 32716 Altamonte Springs 89 A 43 (5 health)
11 32746 Lake Mary 88 A 1 $420K
12 32708 Winter Springs 81 B 3 $353K
13 32707 Casselberry 80 B 4 $305K
14 32750 Longwood 80 B 76 (2 health) $351K
15 32766 Oviedo 80 B 5 (2 health) $530K
16 32779 Longwood 80 B 76 (2 health) $459K
17 32773 Sanford 78 B 37 (4 health) $260K
18 32701 Altamonte Springs 77 B 43 (5 health) $258K
19 32714 Altamonte Springs 77 B 43 (5 health) $292K
20 32765 Oviedo 75 B 5 (2 health) $419K
21 32747 Lake Monroe 73 B 0
22 32771 Sanford 73 B 37 (4 health) $333K
23 32792 Winter Park 72 B 18 (7 health) $344K
24 32745 Mid Florida 66 C 0
25 32732 Geneva 55 C 19 (11 health) $467K
26 33001 Long Key 55 C 0 $603K
27 33051 Key Colony Beach 55 C 0 $835K
28 33070 Tavernier 55 C 0 $695K
29 33036 Islamorada 50 D 0 $996K
30 33037 Key Largo 50 D 0 $661K
31 33050 Marathon 50 D 0 $706K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Seminole County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Seminole County in Florida covers 31 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

23 of 31 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 64 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Seminole County?
Seminole County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 31 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Seminole County?
Seminole County is served by 38 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 31 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Seminole County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Seminole County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,056 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Seminole County?
The median home build year in Seminole County is 1986. 51.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Seminole County compare to Florida?
Seminole County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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