Northwest Florida Reception Center
EPA ID: FL1670733 · 2,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Northwest Florida Reception Center (FL1670733): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 5 violations as unresolved at Northwest Florida Reception Center - roughly 2,500 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northwest Florida Reception Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Northwest Florida Reception Center have a median household income of $43,581 and about 21,997 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 88% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northwest Florida Reception Center's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Northwest Florida Reception Center (EPA ID: FL1670733) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 15 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2021 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2021 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 9 | Yes |
| TTHM | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | 2025-12-01 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Northwest Florida Reception Center (FL1670733) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Florida Reception Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Northwest Florida Reception Center serve?
Northwest Florida Reception Center serves approximately 2,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Northwest Florida Reception Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northwest Florida Reception Center: 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl1670733/
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What You Can Do
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Northwest Florida Reception Center (EPA ID: FL1670733) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.