Gru - Murphree Wtp
EPA ID: FL2010946 · 195,681 people served · 24 ZIP codes
Not yet resolved: 5 EPA violations at Gru - Murphree Wtp, affecting about 195,681 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gru - Murphree Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Gru - Murphree Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $60,182 and an estimated 272,142 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gru - Murphree Wtp'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.
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 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gru - Murphree Wtp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 2 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Gru - Murphree Wtp (EPA ID: FL2010946) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 195,681 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 24 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32622 | 0.0021 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32601 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32602 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32603 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32604 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32605 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32606 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32607 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32608 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32609 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32610 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32611 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32612 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32613 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32614 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32627 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32635 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32641 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 32653 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 17 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 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.
- 32601 — Gainesville
- 32602 — Gainesville
- 32603 — Gainesville
- 32604 — Gainesville
- 32605 — Gainesville
- 32606 — Gainesville
- 32607 — Gainesville
- 32608 — Gainesville
- 32609 — Gainesville
- 32610 — Gainesville
- 32611 — Gainesville
- 32612 — Gainesville
- 32613 — Gainesville
- 32614 — Gainesville
- 32615 — Alachua
- 32618 — Archer
- 32622 — Brooker
- 32627 — Gainesville
- 32635 — Gainesville
- 32641 — Gainesville
- 32653 — Gainesville
- 32667 — Micanopy
- 32669 — Newberry
- 32694 — Waldo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gru - Murphree Wtp (FL2010946) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gru - Murphree Wtp water safe to drink?
Gru - Murphree Wtp has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Gru - Murphree Wtp serve?
Gru - Murphree Wtp serves approximately 195,681 people across 24 ZIP codes in Florida.
Where does Gru - Murphree Wtp 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
Source: FDEP PWS Lead Service Line Inventories (LSLI) · Submitted 2025
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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