Water System Report FL

South Walton Utility Company

EPA ID: FL1660615 ยท 26,668 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Walton Utility Company (FL1660615): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, South Walton Utility Company sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 26,668 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

26,668
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$613K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Walton Utility Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,269
Median Household Income
48,928
Service Area Population
64%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Walton Utility Company serves a community with a median household income of $96,269 and an estimated 48,928 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Walton Utility Company'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 $1,800
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

South Walton Utility Company (EPA ID: FL1660615) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 26,668 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
0.0027 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 South Walton Utility Company (FL1660615) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Walton Utility Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Walton Utility Company 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 South Walton Utility Company serve?

South Walton Utility Company serves approximately 26,668 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does South Walton Utility Company 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
460

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

Should I use a water filter?
South Walton Utility Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Walton Utility Company serve?
South Walton Utility Company serves approximately 26,668 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is South Walton Utility Company's water source?
South Walton Utility Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Walton Utility Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0027 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Walton Utility Company's service area?
The South Walton Utility Company service area has a median household income of $96,269. EPA EJScreen data classifies 64% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Walton Utility Company get its water?
South Walton Utility Company'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.). South Walton Utility Company, FL: Serves 27K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1660615/
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