Water System Report FL

Nas Saufley Field

EPA ID: FL1170899 · 1,728 people served · 25 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Nas Saufley Field has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,728.

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

1,728
People Served
25
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nas Saufley Field Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,484
Median Household Income
274,422
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
59th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nas Saufley Field serves a community with a median household income of $66,484 and an estimated 274,422 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Nas Saufley Field'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
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
75th
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 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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. 136 detections recorded. 54 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 28 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,658
PFAS Treatment $442
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Nas Saufley Field (EPA ID: FL1170899) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,728 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 25 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 23 additional ZIPs 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 Nas Saufley Field (FL1170899) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nas Saufley Field water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nas Saufley Field has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nas Saufley Field serve?

Nas Saufley Field serves approximately 1,728 people across 25 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Nas Saufley Field get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
10
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
54
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 10 galvanized lines replaced

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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,728
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?
Nas Saufley Field meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nas Saufley Field serve?
Nas Saufley Field serves approximately 1,728 people with drinking water across 25 ZIP codes.
What is Nas Saufley Field's water source?
Nas Saufley Field draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nas Saufley Field's service area?
The Nas Saufley Field service area has a median household income of $66,484. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nas Saufley Field get its water?
Nas Saufley Field'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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