Water System Report FL

Jackson Correctional Institution

EPA ID: FL1324074 · 1,307 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Jackson Correctional Institution recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,307 people.

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

1,307
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 88% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson Correctional Institution Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,908
Median Household Income
3,436
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson Correctional Institution serves a community with a median household income of $51,908 and an estimated 3,436 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Jackson Correctional Institution'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

JACKSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (EPA ID: FL1324074) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 1,307 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson Correctional Institution (FL1324074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Correctional Institution water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson Correctional Institution has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson Correctional Institution serve?

Jackson Correctional Institution serves approximately 1,307 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Jackson Correctional Institution 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
55
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,307
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?
Jackson Correctional Institution meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson Correctional Institution serve?
Jackson Correctional Institution serves approximately 1,307 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson Correctional Institution's water source?
Jackson Correctional Institution draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson Correctional Institution's service area?
The Jackson Correctional Institution service area has a median household income of $51,908. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jackson Correctional Institution get its water?
Jackson Correctional Institution'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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