Water System Report FL

Altha, Town of Water System

EPA ID: FL1070014 ยท 800 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Altha, Town of Water System (FL1070014): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Altha, Town of Water System - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

800
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Altha, Town of Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,536
Median Household Income
15,416
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Altha, Town of Water System serves a community with a median household income of $45,536 and an estimated 15,416 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Altha, Town of Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Altha, Town of Water System (EPA ID: FL1070014) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
0.0018 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.

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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 Altha, Town of Water System (FL1070014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altha, Town of Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Altha, Town of Water System 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 Altha, Town of Water System serve?

Altha, Town of Water System serves approximately 800 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Altha, Town of Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Altha, Town of Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Altha, Town of Water System serve?
Altha, Town of Water System serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Altha, Town of Water System's water source?
Altha, Town of Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Altha, Town of Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Altha, Town of Water System's service area?
The Altha, Town of Water System service area has a median household income of $45,536. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Altha, Town of Water System get its water?
Altha, Town of Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Altha, Town of Water System Water Quality Report, FL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1070014/
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