Current Noncompliance FL

Town of Orange Park

EPA ID: FL2101182 ยท 8,668 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Orange Park (FL2101182): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at Town of Orange Park, affecting about 8,668 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,668
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,139
Median Household Income
42,825
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Orange Park serves a community with a median household income of $76,139 and an estimated 42,825 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Orange Park'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Orange Park compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

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.

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.

Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of West Miami
8,500 people
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8,845 people
A 1 violation
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City of Davenport
9,043 people
D 11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Town of Orange Park (EPA ID: FL2101182) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 8,668 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 32073 in Orange Park.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
December 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Town of Orange Park (FL2101182) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Orange Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Town of Orange Park serve?

Town of Orange Park serves approximately 8,668 people across 1 ZIP code in Florida.

Where does Town of Orange Park 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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Orange Park's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Town of Orange Park serve?
Town of Orange Park serves approximately 8,668 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Orange Park's water source?
Town of Orange Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Orange Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Orange Park's service area?
The Town of Orange Park service area has a median household income of $76,139. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Orange Park get its water?
Town of Orange Park'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Orange Park (FL): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2101182/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Orange Park (EPA ID: FL2101182) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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