Water System Report FL

City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp)

EPA ID: FL2120630 ยท 20,488 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) (FL2120630): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp): clean, five years, 20,488 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
20,488
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,328
Median Household Income
67,672
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) serves a community with a median household income of $57,328 and an estimated 67,672 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Lake City (price Creek 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
22th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,733
Water Filtration $300
Radon Mitigation $267
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) (EPA ID: FL2120630) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 20,488 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) (FL2120630) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) serve?

City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) serves approximately 20,488 people across 6 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does City of Lake City (price Creek 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.

Samples collected
58

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

Is water from City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) safe to drink?
City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) serve?
City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) serves approximately 20,488 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp)'s water source?
City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp)'s service area?
The City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) service area has a median household income of $57,328. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp) get its water?
City of Lake City (price Creek 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lake City (price Creek Wtp), FL: Serves 20K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/fl2120630/
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