Water System Report FL

N.a.s. Jacksonville

EPA ID: FL2161212 · 22,000 people served · 51 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, N.a.s. Jacksonville has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 22,000 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

22,000
People Served
51
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$256K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for N.a.s. Jacksonville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,734
Median Household Income
945,632
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The N.a.s. Jacksonville serves a community with a median household income of $66,734 and an estimated 945,632 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

N.a.s. Jacksonville'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
39th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
69th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Duval 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 69th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 56 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 6 violations
Fernandina Beach Wtp
21,925 people
A 3 violations
On Top of the World
22,383 people
0 violations
A 9 violations
City of Bartow
21,501 people
C 32 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,618
PFAS Treatment $368
Total Estimated Cost $1,987

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,987 (one-time) vs. $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

N.a.s. Jacksonville (EPA ID: FL2161212) is a community water system in Florida that serves approximately 22,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 51 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 49 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.

This system serves 51 ZIP codes:

32099 · 32201 · 32202 · 32203 · 32204 32205 · 32206 · 32207 · 32208 · 32209 32210 · 32211 · 32212 · 32214 · 32215 32216 · 32217 · 32218 · 32219 · 32220 32221 · 32222 · 32223 · 32224 · 32225 32226 · 32227 · 32228 · 32229 · 32230 32231 · 32232 · 32234 · 32235 · 32236 32237 · 32238 · 32239 · 32241 · 32244 32245 · 32246 · 32247 · 32254 · 32255 32256 · 32257 · 32258 · 32260 · 32267 32277

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for N.a.s. Jacksonville (FL2161212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N.a.s. Jacksonville water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, N.a.s. Jacksonville has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does N.a.s. Jacksonville serve?

N.a.s. Jacksonville serves approximately 22,000 people across 51 ZIP codes in Florida.

Where does N.a.s. Jacksonville 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
25
Galvanized — Replacement Required
9
Unknown Material
529
Confirmed Non-Lead
Replacement Progress
0 of 25 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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 22,000
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

Should I use a water filter?
N.a.s. Jacksonville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does N.a.s. Jacksonville serve?
N.a.s. Jacksonville serves approximately 22,000 people with drinking water across 51 ZIP codes.
What is N.a.s. Jacksonville's water source?
N.a.s. Jacksonville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of N.a.s. Jacksonville's service area?
The N.a.s. Jacksonville service area has a median household income of $66,734. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does N.a.s. Jacksonville get its water?
N.a.s. Jacksonville'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.
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