ZipCheckup grade for 32578: A.
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Niceville, FL (32578): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 96/100
EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Niceville)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 32578 in Niceville, FL contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 1 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0046 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 545 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 96/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 32578 in Niceville, Florida is mapped to the water system City of Niceville (EPA ID: FL1460147). This system provides water to approximately 22,243 people from groundwater sources.
There are 5 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Niceville, | FL1460147 | 22,243 | Groundwater |
| Okaloosa County Bluewater Bay-raintree | FL1460775 | 17,592 | Groundwater |
| City of Valparaiso, | FL1460149 | 5,722 | Groundwater |
| Eglin Main | FL1460826 | 4,169 | Groundwater |
| North Bay Water System | FL1664019 | 3,171 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Florida
- 32003 (Fleming Island) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32004 (Ponte Vedra Beach)
- 32006 (Fleming Island)
- 32007 (Bostwick)
- 32008 (Branford) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32009 (Bryceville)
- 32011 (Callahan) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32013 (Day)
- 32024 (Lake City)
- 32025 (Lake City)
- 32026 (Raiford)
- 32030 (Doctors Inlet)
- 32033 (Elkton) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32034 (Fernandina Beach) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 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
- 32580 (Valparaiso) - 1 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 32579 (Shalimar) - 7 mi
- 32542 (Eglin Afb) - 8 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 32541 (Destin) - 8 mi
- 32540 (Destin) - 9 mi
- 32547 (Fort Walton Beach) - 10 mi
- 32549 (Fort Walton Beach) - 11 mi
- 32548 (Fort Walton Beach) - 11 mi
- 32588 (Niceville) - 12 mi
- 32550 (Miramar Beach) - 12 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Niceville (FL1460147) 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 32578 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) MODERATE
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Cost & Community (9) HIGH
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Protect Your Home in Niceville
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Niceville has 545 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 32578 was built around 1981. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
Estimate Your Home Maintenance CostsWindow Replacement
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Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed
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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 32578 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 32578 (primary system: City of Niceville), including 1 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 32578's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of Niceville, a system mapped to ZIP code 32578, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 22,243 people.
How does Niceville water compare to the national average?
Niceville's Home Safety Score ranks better than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 76% within Florida.
How can I get my water tested in Niceville?
If City of Niceville 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 32578 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 32578 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0046 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 32578?
32578 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Okaloosa 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 32578?
FEMA records contain 545 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 32578; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, 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). Niceville, FL (32578): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 96/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/32578/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 32578
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32580 | Valparaiso, FL | 1.2 mi | A | 2 |
| 32579 | Shalimar, FL | 7.3 mi | A | 0 |
| 32542 | Eglin Afb, FL | 7.7 mi | A | 1 |
| 32541 | Destin, FL | 8.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32540 | Destin, FL | 8.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32547 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 9.7 mi | A | 0 |
| 32549 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 10.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32548 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 11.0 mi | A | 0 |
| 32588 | Niceville, FL | 12.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 32550 | Miramar Beach, FL | 12.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
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