Current Noncompliance FL

Century, Town of

EPA ID: FL1170613 ยท 3,490 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Century, Town of (FL1170613): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 4 unresolved violations at Century, Town of - roughly 3,490 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
3,490
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Century, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$40,318
Median Household Income
5,880
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Century, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $40,318 and an estimated 5,880 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Century, Town of'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.

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

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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Century, Town of compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Century, Town of (EPA ID: FL1170613) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,490 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32535 in Century.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 8 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Total Coliform Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0004 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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: 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 Century, Town of (FL1170613) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Century, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Century, Town of serve?

Century, Town of serves approximately 3,490 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Century, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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 Century, Town of safe to drink?
Century, Town of earns a B safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Century, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Century, Town of serve?
Century, Town of serves approximately 3,490 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Century, Town of's water source?
Century, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Century, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Century, Town of's service area?
The Century, Town of service area has a median household income of $40,318. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Century, Town of get its water?
Century, Town of'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Century, Town of (FL): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1170613/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Century, Town of (EPA ID: FL1170613) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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