Monitoring Violations FL

Lynn Haven, City of Water System

EPA ID: FL1030435 · 23,380 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Right now, Lynn Haven, City of Water System shows 6 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 23,380 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
23,380
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lynn Haven, City of Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$71,605
Median Household Income
97,392
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lynn Haven, City of Water System serves a community with a median household income of $71,605 and an estimated 97,392 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lynn Haven, City of Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bay County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lynn Haven, City of Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2051 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

Jacksonville Beach Wtp
23,352 people
A 0 violations
B 3 violations
0 violations
A 3 violations
Auburn Water System
22,903 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,650
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lynn Haven, City of Water System (EPA ID: FL1030435) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 23,380 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

7 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
32444 0.0044 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lynn Haven, City of Water System (FL1030435) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynn Haven, City of Water System water safe to drink?

Lynn Haven, City of Water System has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Lynn Haven, City of Water System serve?

Lynn Haven, City of Water System serves approximately 23,380 people across 4 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Lynn Haven, City of Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(850) 265-6361
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from City of Lynn Haven Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
poly/orthophosphatechlorinelimeferric sulfatepolymersodium hypochloritezinc orthophosphatehydrofluorosilicic acid

Source: City of Lynn Haven Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from City of Lynn Haven Consumer Confidence Report:
In 2024 FDEP performed a source water assessment on our system. The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of our five wells. For the City of Lynn Haven's water system, there are eight potential sources of contamination identified, with low to moderate susceptibility levels. In 2024 FDEP performed a source water assessment on the Bay County water system. The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of the Bay County surface water intakes. The surface water system is considered to be at high risk because of many potential sources of contamination present in the assessment area.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Multi-stage
Multiple treatment stages — typically coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. Common for surface-water systems requiring removal of particulates, microorganisms, and dissolved organic compounds before disinfection.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorinesodium hypochlorite
pH adjustment
Raises or lowers water acidity to protect pipes and improve treatment performance.
lime
Corrosion inhibitor
Coats pipe interiors to reduce lead and copper leaching from premise plumbing.
zinc orthophosphate
Coagulant
Causes suspended particles to clump together so they can be removed by filtration.
ferric sulfatepolymer
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
hydrofluorosilicic acid
Other reported chemicals
Reported by the utility but not in our annotation dictionary.
poly/orthophosphate

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City of Lynn Haven Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
12,040
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 23,380
Reported to Florida

Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lynn Haven, City of Water System safe to drink?
Lynn Haven, City of Water System has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Lynn Haven, City of Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 2051. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lynn Haven, City of Water System serve?
Lynn Haven, City of Water System serves approximately 23,380 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lynn Haven, City of Water System's water source?
Lynn Haven, City of Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lynn Haven, City of Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0044 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lynn Haven, City of Water System's service area?
The Lynn Haven, City of Water System service area has a median household income of $71,605. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lynn Haven, City of Water System get its water?
Lynn Haven, City of Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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