Current Noncompliance FL

Meridian Hills Water System

EPA ID: FL1370463 ยท 261 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Meridian Hills Water System (FL1370463): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Meridian Hills Water System carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 261 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

261
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$306K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meridian Hills Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,394
Median Household Income
81,881
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meridian Hills Water System serves a community with a median household income of $91,394 and an estimated 81,881 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Meridian Hills Water System'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Meridian Hills Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Meridian Hills Water System (EPA ID: FL1370463) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 261 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

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

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Meridian Hills Water System (FL1370463) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meridian Hills Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Meridian Hills Water System serve?

Meridian Hills Water System serves approximately 261 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Meridian Hills Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Meridian Hills Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Meridian Hills Water System serve?
Meridian Hills Water System serves approximately 261 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Meridian Hills Water System's water source?
Meridian Hills Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Meridian Hills Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Meridian Hills Water System's service area?
The Meridian Hills Water System service area has a median household income of $91,394. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meridian Hills Water System get its water?
Meridian Hills Water System'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.). Meridian Hills Water System (FL): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1370463/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Meridian Hills Water System (EPA ID: FL1370463) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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