Water System Report FL

Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)

EPA ID: FL1464068 ยท 812 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) (FL1464068): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) - the supplier serving 812 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

812
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0058 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$292K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,313
Median Household Income
7,445
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) serves a community with a median household income of $81,313 and an estimated 7,445 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)'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
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) (EPA ID: FL1464068) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 812 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32531 in Baker.

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
0.0058 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 Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) (FL1464068) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) 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 Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) serve?

Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) serves approximately 812 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) serve?
Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) serves approximately 812 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)'s water source?
Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0058 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)'s service area?
The Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) service area has a median household income of $81,313. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) get its water?
Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman)'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.). Okaloosa Waterworks (formerly Blackman) Water Report, FL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1464068/
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