Water System Report FL

City of Panama City Beach

EPA ID: FL1030515 ยท 67,205 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Panama City Beach (FL1030515): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, City of Panama City Beach carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 67,205 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
67,205
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0035 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$352K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Panama City Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$72,322
Median Household Income
78,334
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Panama City Beach serves a community with a median household income of $72,322 and an estimated 78,334 residents across its service area.

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Panama City Beach'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,680
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $1,860

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.

System Overview

City of Panama City Beach (EPA ID: FL1030515) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 67,205 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0035 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by FL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Panama City Beach (FL1030515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Panama City Beach water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Panama City Beach in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Panama City Beach serve?

City of Panama City Beach serves approximately 67,205 people across 5 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Panama City Beach get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Panama City Beach safe to drink?
City of Panama City Beach earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Panama City Beach meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Panama City Beach serve?
City of Panama City Beach serves approximately 67,205 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is City of Panama City Beach's water source?
City of Panama City Beach draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Panama City Beach's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0035 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Panama City Beach's service area?
The City of Panama City Beach service area has a median household income of $72,322. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Panama City Beach get its water?
City of Panama City Beach'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Panama City Beach, FL: Serves 67K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1030515/
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