Santa Rosa Beach, FL (32459) Home Safety Report
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Regional Utilities Water System)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0017 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 1,218 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida is mapped to the water system Regional Utilities Water System (EPA ID: FL1660596). This system provides water to approximately 62,225 people from groundwater sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Utilities Water System | FL1660596 | 62,225 | Groundwater |
| South Walton Utility Company | FL1660615 | 26,668 | Groundwater |
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- 32009 (Bryceville)
- 32011 (Callahan) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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- 32033 (Elkton) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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- 32035 (Fernandina Beach)
- 32038 (Fort White)
- 32040 (Glen Saint Mary) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 32041 (Yulee)
- 32042 (Graham)
- 32043 (Green Cove Springs) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 32550 (Miramar Beach) - 6 mi
- 32439 (Freeport) - 10 mi
- 32541 (Destin) - 13 mi
- 32461 (Rosemary Beach) - 14 mi
- 32540 (Destin) - 15 mi
- 32578 (Niceville) - 18 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32580 (Valparaiso) - 18 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32579 (Shalimar) - 20 mi
- 32413 (Panama City Beach) - 20 mi
- 32437 (Ebro) - 22 mi - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Regional Utilities Water System (FL1660596) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 32459 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Santa Rosa Beach
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Santa Rosa Beach has 1,218 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 32459 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 32459 (primary system: Regional Utilities Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 32459's water come from?
The recorded water source for Regional Utilities Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 32459, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 62,225 people.
How can I get my water tested in Santa Rosa Beach?
If Regional Utilities Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 32459 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 32459 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0017 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-01). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 32459?
32459 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Walton County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 32459?
FEMA records contain 1218 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 32459; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Santa Rosa Beach, FL (32459) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/32459/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 32459
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32550 | Miramar Beach, FL | 6.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32439 | Freeport, FL | 9.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32541 | Destin, FL | 13.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32461 | Rosemary Beach, FL | 14.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32540 | Destin, FL | 15.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32578 | Niceville, FL | 17.5 mi | A | 2 |
| 32580 | Valparaiso, FL | 18.1 mi | A | 2 |
| 32579 | Shalimar, FL | 20.2 mi | A | 0 |
| 32413 | Panama City Beach, FL | 20.4 mi | A | 0 |
| 32437 | Ebro, FL | 21.8 mi | N/A | 21 |
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