Water System Report FL

Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc.

EPA ID: FL1170302 · 6,668 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 6,668 residents.

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

6,668
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,484
Median Household Income
90,584
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $66,484 and an estimated 90,584 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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?

Groundwater

Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 30 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,033
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,633

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,633 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. (EPA ID: FL1170302) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 6,668 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. (FL1170302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. serve?

Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. serves approximately 6,668 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
11
Latest sample
4/8/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 39.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 39.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOS 11.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 4.1 ppt
PFHxA 3.1 ppt

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
1,925
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: 6,668
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

Should I use a water filter?
Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. serve?
Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. serves approximately 6,668 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc.'s water source?
Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc.'s service area?
The Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. service area has a median household income of $66,484. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc. get its water?
Gonzalez Utilities Association, Inc.'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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