Florida State Hospital
EPA ID: FL1200275 · 3,200 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Florida State Hospital has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 3,200 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Florida State Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Florida State Hospital serves a community with a median household income of $42,607 and an estimated 4,719 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Florida State Hospital'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.
About 1% of homes in Gadsden 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Florida State Hospital (EPA ID: FL1200275) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 32324 in Chattahoochee.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 32324 — Chattahoochee
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Florida State Hospital (FL1200275) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florida State Hospital water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Florida State Hospital has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Florida State Hospital serve?
Florida State Hospital serves approximately 3,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.
Where does Florida State Hospital 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:
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.
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.