Northwest Florida Reception Center
EPA ID: FL1670733 · 2,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northwest Florida Reception Center (FL1670733): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Northwest Florida Reception Center includes 5 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 2,500 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northwest Florida Reception Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Northwest Florida Reception Center serves a community with a median household income of $43,581 and an estimated 21,997 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northwest Florida Reception Center'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Northwest Florida Reception Center compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: 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 | N/A |
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
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 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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