Monitoring Violations FL

Orange Park Grid

EPA ID: FL2100741 · 127,904 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: Orange Park Grid, 1 open violation, 127,904 people served.

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

A · 85
Avg Safety Score
127,904
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$279K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orange Park Grid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$82,410
Median Household Income
204,330
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orange Park Grid serves a community with a median household income of $82,410 and an estimated 204,330 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?

Groundwater

Orange Park Grid'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clay County, Florida rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Orange Park Grid compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Florida

B 72 violations
Boca Raton Wtp
130,000 people
B 10 violations
West Palm Beach Wtp
132,000 people
B 28 violations
City of Palm Bay
140,750 people
A 2 violations
Clearwater Water System
115,000 people
C 27 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,817
PFAS Treatment $83
Water Filtration $50
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Orange Park Grid (EPA ID: FL2100741) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 127,904 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (85/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 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
32050 0.0005 mg/L No N/A
32068 0.0005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Orange Park Grid (FL2100741) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange Park Grid water safe to drink?

Orange Park Grid has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Orange Park Grid serve?

Orange Park Grid serves approximately 127,904 people across 6 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Orange Park Grid 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
464

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 →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
13,443
Unknown Material
22,786
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 1 galvanized lines replaced

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 127,904
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Orange Park Grid safe to drink?
Orange Park Grid earns a A safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Orange Park Grid's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Orange Park Grid serve?
Orange Park Grid serves approximately 127,904 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Orange Park Grid's water source?
Orange Park Grid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orange Park Grid's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Orange Park Grid's service area?
The Orange Park Grid service area has a median household income of $82,410. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Orange Park Grid get its water?
Orange Park Grid'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Orange Park Grid (EPA ID: FL2100741) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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