Water System Report FL

Eglin Main

EPA ID: FL1460826 · 4,169 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Eglin Main's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 4,169 residents year after year.

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

4,169
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$382K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eglin Main Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,385
Median Household Income
41,982
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eglin Main serves a community with a median household income of $85,385 and an estimated 41,982 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Eglin Main'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

About 1% of homes in Okaloosa County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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 $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Eglin Main (EPA ID: FL1460826) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 4,169 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Eglin Main (FL1460826) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eglin Main water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Eglin Main serve?

Eglin Main serves approximately 4,169 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Eglin Main 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
464

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
9
Galvanized — Replacement Required
255
Unknown Material
388
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 9 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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,169
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?
Eglin Main meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Eglin Main serve?
Eglin Main serves approximately 4,169 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Eglin Main's water source?
Eglin Main draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Eglin Main's service area?
The Eglin Main service area has a median household income of $85,385. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Eglin Main get its water?
Eglin Main'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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