Water System Report FL

Gator Waterworks

EPA ID: FL2010612 · 800 people served · 18 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Gator Waterworks — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 800 residents.

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

800
People Served
18
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gator Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,121
Median Household Income
224,073
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gator Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $48,121 and an estimated 224,073 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Gator Waterworks'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Alachua County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,011
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,711

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

Gator Waterworks (EPA ID: FL2010612) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 18 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 16 additional ZIPs 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 Gator Waterworks (FL2010612) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gator Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gator Waterworks serve?

Gator Waterworks serves approximately 800 people across 18 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Gator Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
7
Unknown Material
350
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 800
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?
Gator Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gator Waterworks serve?
Gator Waterworks serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 18 ZIP codes.
What is Gator Waterworks's water source?
Gator Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gator Waterworks's service area?
The Gator Waterworks service area has a median household income of $48,121. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gator Waterworks get its water?
Gator Waterworks'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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