Health Violations Found FL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cross City Wtp

EPA ID: FL2150243 · 2,550 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for Cross City Wtp includes 4 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 2,550 residents across the area it supplies.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
2,550
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cross City Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$44,788
Median Household Income
15,868
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cross City Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $44,788 and an estimated 15,868 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Cross City 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 5% of homes in Dixie 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cross City Wtp compares to EPA limits

Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
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

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. 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 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Uranium 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $1,650 (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

Cross City Wtp (EPA ID: FL2150243) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 2,550 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Uranium Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 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
32680 0.011 mg/L No N/A
32628 0.0025 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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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 Cross City Wtp (FL2150243) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross City Wtp water safe to drink?

Cross City 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 Cross City Wtp serve?

Cross City Wtp serves approximately 2,550 people across 2 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does Cross City Wtp 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
0
Unknown Material
930
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: 2,550
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

Is water from Cross City Wtp safe to drink?
Cross City Wtp earns a B safety grade with 13 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Cross City Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Uranium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Cross City Wtp serve?
Cross City Wtp serves approximately 2,550 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cross City Wtp's water source?
Cross City Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cross City Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cross City Wtp's service area?
The Cross City Wtp service area has a median household income of $44,788. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cross City Wtp get its water?
Cross City 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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