Water System Report FL

Auburn Water System

EPA ID: FL1460035 ยท 22,903 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Auburn Water System (FL1460035): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Auburn Water System - the supplier serving 22,903 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 99
Avg Safety Score
22,903
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$72,521
Median Household Income
62,829
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Auburn Water System serves a community with a median household income of $72,521 and an estimated 62,829 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Auburn 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
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.

System Overview

Auburn Water System (EPA ID: FL1460035) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 22,903 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 3 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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 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.

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 Auburn Water System (FL1460035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Auburn Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Auburn Water System serve?

Auburn Water System serves approximately 22,903 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Auburn Water System 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
406

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 Auburn Water System safe to drink?
Auburn Water System earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Auburn Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Auburn Water System serve?
Auburn Water System serves approximately 22,903 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Auburn Water System's water source?
Auburn Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Auburn Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Auburn Water System's service area?
The Auburn Water System service area has a median household income of $72,521. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Auburn Water System get its water?
Auburn 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Auburn Water System, FL: Serves 23K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1460035/
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